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How is "Jane Eyre" different from the novels of the first wave of English Gothic novels ?

Correct answer: B. It is a Bildungsroman.

  • A. Its protagonist is at risk for sexual transgression.
  • B. It is a Bildungsroman.
  • C. It explains strange phenomena.
  • D. The theme of imprisonment is prominent.

Explanation

Jane Eyre combines Gothic elements with the Bildungsroman form, tracing Jane's moral, emotional, and social development from childhood to maturity. The earlier Gothic novels generally focus more on terror, persecution, and mystery than on a sustained coming-of-age process.

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