Jane Eyre and the Metamorphosis Comparison

The most evident archetype in the novels Jane Eyre and The Metamorphosis was the theme of the necessity and the crucial impact of having a competent, efficient provider is within a relationship. In Jane Eyre, Jane's conflict ultimately led to her lack of assets which displeased her. In The Metamorphosis, Gregor's main concern after transforming into an insect was how he would provide for his family. His concern grew after the father and Grete were required to get jobs when really Gregor should be providing. Gregor felt as though it was his duty to be able to fulfil the needs for the Samsa family. After reviewing the novels, the obligated expectations could not have been more inaccurate. The Metamorphosis's summary and title drags the reader into story, however, after completing the novel The Metamorphosis conludes to be a queer, puzzling tale which brings a feeling of accomplishment to the reader once it is completed. On a lighter note, a male reader examining Jane Eyre would automatically assume that it would be "not for me." In actuality, Jane Eyre is one of the most intriguing books out there and Charlotte Brontë should be very proud of her work.

The archetypical theme of, essentially, providing in Jane Eyre was repeated throughout the novel. Jane Eyre's main dilemma in the novel was being able to help provide on her own even if she were to marry Rochester. The archetype functioned also as a way of Jane's disapproval of Rochester's noticeable higher social status. For example, when Jane lectures Rochester of how she has "as much as soul as you" and "full as much heart." (pg. 217) A second instance is when Jane Eyre was sent away to school by her aunt, however, later she found out that her "legal guardians" sent her away to school for free just so they did not have to take care of her. No one really knows whether or not her so-called guardians were financially incapable to take care of her. Either way, this surely left a mark with Jane that stayed even during her adulthood. These difficulties amongst other things perhaps would contribute to her unwillingness of being just a consuming burden. Another contribution to Jane's obsession of being independent would possibly be her regard on gender equality. Jane expresses her frustration when clarifying that men are no different between women for instance when Jane pleas that, "women feel just as men feel." (pg. 93) Jane Eyre obvious objective would be to not contribute to the stereotypical ways of women where they are just, "necessary for their sex." (pg. 93)

A few key characters in Jane Eyre that supports the need of a quality provider would be St. John. St. John asked Jane numerous times to accompany with him to India. Sadly, St. John does not need Jane to come with him for no other reason other than her physical presence (if you're catching my drift.) Predictably, Jane Eyre refuses but after leaving Rochester, she felt as though she had no other choice. Another character, John Reed, perfectly supports this archetype it is almost comical. John, Jane's cousin, treated Jane cruelly throughout their childhood.