英语专业 论文开题报告(英语)

论文题目：外文On the gothic elements in Jane Eyre

中文论《简爱》中的哥特因素

A. Current situation of research on this topic

Over the past several decades, critics have drawn attention to many gothic novels and have explained the features of those works. However, despite what others think, Gothic novels on romance have continued to thrill many eager fans all over the world. Most people appreciate the stories of love and how triumph it is able to play out amid dark adventure. Jane Eyre, as a great masterpiece in 19th century, has been studied from many aspects, and millions of people were deeply impressed by the heroine’s distinct personality. Nevertheless, to research Jane Eyre as a gothic novel is rare. Therefore, this thesis aims analyze the gothic elements in Jane Eyre and try to analyze the influences of these factors to the development of the novel.

B. Research questions

In what ways is Jane Eyre influenced by the tradition of the Gothic novel? What do the Gothic elements contribute to the novel?

The Gothic tradition utilizes elements such as supernatural encounters, remote locations, complicated family histories, ancient manor houses, dark secrets, and mysteries to create an atmosphere of suspense and terror, and the plot of Jane Eyre includes most of these elements. Lowood, Moor House, and Thornfield are all remote locations, and

Thornfield, like Gateshead, is also an ancient manor house. Rochester’s hidden wife, Bertha, is the dark secret at the novel’s core. The exposure of Bertha is one of the most important moments in the novel, and the mystery surrounding her is the main source of the novel’s suspense.

Other Gothic occurrences include: Jane’s encounter with the ghost of her late Uncle Reed in the red-room; the moment of supernatural communication between Jane and Rochester when she hears his voice calling her across the misty heath from miles and miles away; and Jane’s mistaking Rochester’s dog, Pilot, for a “Gytrash,” a spirit of North England that manifests itself as a horse or dog.

Although Bronte’s use of Gothic elements heightens her reader’s interest and adds to the emotional and philosophical tensions of the book, most of the seemingly supernatural occurrences are actually explained as the story progresses. It seems that many of the Gothic elements serve to anticipate and elevate the importance of the plot’s turning points.

C. Research methodology

Documentary research is a research methodology which is based on certain research purposes or subject to get fully and correctly understanding of the research questions through surveys. This methodology is being broadly used in many kinds of subject researches D. Significance of the Research

Significance of this research is to get a full and correct