摘要

本文从研究简爱的乐观与抗争中入手，看到女主人公简爱对自由，平等，独立的追求。《简爱》是夏洛蒂勃朗特写于1847年，即维多利亚时代。当时的妇女被认为是男人的从属，妇女的地位低下。然而，夏洛特勃朗特认为女人需要被平等对待。男女是平等的。女人需要独立，自由，拥有寻求真爱的权利。因此，简爱为女权主义的发展点亮了一盏明灯。

关键词：《简爱》；乐观；抗争；平等   

Abstract
  
Through analyzing the optimism and struggle in Jane Eyre , this thesis tries to see the protagonist’s distinct female-consciousness in pursuing independence, liberty and equality. In the 19th century, male-domination was the general phenomenon. Men think women are vassals of them. However, Charlotte Bronte thinks women need to be equally treated. Women and men are equal. Women need to be independent, free and have right to seek for true love. Therefore, Jane Eyre becomes a beacon lighting up feminist ’advance.

Key words：Jane Eyre; Optimism; Struggle; equal