A Level/Pre U Revision Guide to Jane Eyre - secrets and deceit

This essay, aimed at A Level/Pre U students studying the text, explores the secrets and deception within the novel. It explores: an early accusation of deceit aimed at a 10 year old Jane, and the short / longer term effects; the deceit practised on Jane within Thornfield Hall - why is this deceit not uncovered, in spite of numerous clues and violent incidents; the character of Rochester, a highly successful deceiver; Bertha, and the imagery used to describe her. Includes fair use clips from Zeffirelli’s 1996 film, and White's 2006 BBC version.