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[missmisandrytabletalk]

since men couldn't tolerate the man vs bear discourse so now they're replacing it with woman vs tree. fucking dickheads how do they manage to snitch on themselves each time???? like "the tree would never say no" ong are they bfr 😭

[liiiiiiiiiiiiiiily]

i have not been hating on men enough recently, i apologise...

[mizanurroshidchowdhury]

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë.

1. The Prototypical Feminist Heroine

Jane Eyre was a revolutionary character for 1847. Unlike the passive heroines of her era, Jane is defined by her moral autonomy and defiance.

• Self-Respect: Her refusal to become Mr. Rochester’s mistress—despite her deep love for him—highlights her commitment to her own dignity. She famously tells him, "I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will."

• Intellectual Equality: Jane demands to be seen as an equal, not just to Rochester in spirit, but to men in general regarding their capacity for feeling and ambition.

2. Gothic Elements and Symbolism

The novel masterfully employs Gothic conventions to heighten its emotional stakes.

• Thornfield Hall: The dark, brooding manor with its hidden secrets creates an atmosphere of suspense.

• Bertha Mason: As the "madwoman in the attic," Bertha serves as a dark double for Jane. She represents the repressed rage and the "monstrous" side of Victorian womanhood that Jane manages to keep under control.

• The Red-Room: This symbol from Jane's childhood represents her imprisonment and the trauma of being an outsider.

3. Social Class and the "Governess" Position

Brontë critiques the rigid Victorian class hierarchy through Jane's role as a governess.

• A governess occupied a liminal space: she was too educated to be a servant but too poor to be an equal to the aristocracy.

• Through Jane’s interactions with the haughty Blanche Ingram, Brontë exposes the superficiality and cruelty of the upper class, asserting that true "nobility" is a matter of character, not birth.

4. Religion: Hypocrisy vs. Genuine Faith

The novel presents a spectrum of religious ideologies:

• Mr. Brocklehurst: Represents a hypocritical, "fire and brimstone" Christianity used to suppress the poor.

• Helen Burns: Represents a passive, stoic, and almost saint-like endurance.

• St. John Rivers: Represents a cold, duty-bound, and ambitious faith that lacks love.

• Jane’s Faith: Jane eventually finds a balanced middle ground—a personal relationship with God that emphasizes self-preservation and love over rigid dogma.

5. Narrative Voice: The "Private" Autobiography

The use of the first-person narrative (the subtitle of the book was An Autobiography) allows for an unprecedented intimacy. By addressing the reader directly ("Reader, I married him"), Brontë invites us into Jane’s internal world, making her struggle for identity feel universal.

Final Verdict

Jane Eyre remains a masterpiece because it refuses to settle for easy tropes. It is a "Bildungsroman" (a coming-of-age story) that ends not just with a marriage, but with the heroine achieving total independence—both of heart and of purse. It is a powerful testament to the idea that an individual’s internal worth is far more valuable than their social standing or appearance.

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[quitodrawsstuff]

It’s #Medusa week for the #legendarywomenmonth art challenge! When you think of Medusa you probably think of the beast with snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze who was killed by Purseus, who took her head to save Andromeda from a sea monster. But she is so much more than a monster-of-the-week villain. Medusa was a beautiful priestess of Athena. Athena got jealous when she believed people were coming to her temple just to gawk at Medusa. When Medusa is raped by Poseidon, Athena punishes her with snake hair and stony eyes. Men would hunt her trying to take her head as a trophy, only to be turned to stone with a glance. Perseus finally succeeded when he snuck up and chopped off her head while she slept and Pegasus and Chrysaor, the children of her assault, were born. TLDR: Medusa was a sexual assault survivor who was punished instead of her attacker, was sought as a trophy, and killed in her sleep so a man could use her power to fight his battle. Some monster. Medusa is a symbol of feminine power - a survivor who was able to turn the male gaze against itself. Her identity as a woman is just as distinguishing as her snake hair because she reflects the fear of feminine autonomy, something that had to be taken and used. Thanks so much to @aryillustrations @chibiomatic @cladart_ and @vale_arts_ for hosting this awesome challenge and for putting together the character mood boards! And thanks to @promptosaurus for promoting it and getting it on my radar! #legendarywomenmonthchallenge #artchallenge #februaryartchallenge #HELLOPROMPTOSAURUS #gorgo #gorgon #petrified #stonecold #myeyesareuphere #athena #poseidon #pegasus #greekmythology #feministicon #womeninmyth #artistsoninstagram #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artistssupport_feature #artshoutout_gallery #yourartsupporter #das_4u #lovesupportartists #yeppart #tips_featur (at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZw9OjCLKrN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alejandromogollo]

I've always wanted to pay tribute to someone I consider a feminist icon. The trailblazer Ida Lupino, actress, singer, writer, producer AND director in a time in Hollywood when there was no other prominent female filmmaker working in the studio system. She was a pioneer not just for that that but because she tackle important feminist and social themes in her directed films, such as unwed pregnancy and rape. Here I portray her in her femme fatale best as Lana Carlsen in They drive by night, but I wanted to add those celluloid films in the background to pay respect to her talent as director. #idalupino #theydrivebynight #actress #singer #writer #producer #director #pioneer #trailblazer #feminist #feministicon #feminista #femmefatale #filmnoir #oldhollywood #studiosystem #Fanart #AlejandroMogolloArt https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmmB7mMqxn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[historynerd25]

I love my new mug!!! 😍#wonderwoman #heatchangingmug #lindacarter #galgadot #superheroes #favoritecomicbookcharacter #womenarethefuture #feministman #lgbtqfeminist #socool #feministicon #ftm https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGmj7dBn86/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=up0ke0fcwa7p

[lonelycottonball]

Sassy Feminist Maria Posada is everything :3