Analysis of Female Marriage in Jane Eyre from the Perspective of Existential Feminism

Jane Eyre, as a classic work in British literature, is a heartfelt ode to women's pursuit of independent personality and freedom. It is a popular novel written by female author Charlotte Bronte. Through the story of Jane Eyre, it profoundly expounds on feminist views on marriage, emphasizing the importance of equality, respect, love, and economic independence within marriage while criticizing the utilitarianism and male chauvinism prevalent in traditional views on marriage. At the same time, it also shows the awakening and growth process of female consciousness and provides useful inspiration and reference for contemporary women to pursue self-value and blessedness marriage. This paper analyzes the marriage view of the female characters in Jane Eyre from the perspective of Beauvoir's existential feminism theory. The research in this paper shows that this work broke the bondage and prejudice of the traditional female image at that time and created a new image and value pursuit for women.