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The Evolution of Jane Eyre in Film Adaptation:from Classic Female Stereotype to Independent Woman

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Jane Eyre is one of the English novels that has been most adapted for the big screen. The recreation of the Victorian atmosphere by Charlotte Brontë, the female author of the novel, as well as the universe of its main character, an orphaned girl who manages to survive as a governess in a hostile environment, have been especially interesting for the film world. Furthermore, Jane Eyre’s markedly feminist character has converted her into a pioneering character in this medium, in addition to determining her timelessness. With the aim of gaining further insights into the representation of Jane Eyre in the film adaptations directed by Robert Stevenson (1944), Franco Zeffirelli (1996) and Cary Fukunaga (2011), this paper makes an analysis on the character as a person and as a role model, according to the theories of Francesco Casetti and Federico Di Chio (2007). On the basis of these considerations, the intention is to highlight how the character and her feminist tenor have evolved from classic cinema up until the present day. Jane Eyre es una de las novelas inglesas que han sido más adaptadas a la gran pantalla. La recreación de la atmósfera victoriana por Charlotte Brontë, la autora de la novela, además del universo de su protagonista, una chica huérfana que logra sobrevivir como institutriz en un ambiente hostil, ha sido especialmente interesante para el mundo del cine. Además, el carácter marcadamente feminista de Jane Eyre la ha convertido en un personaje pionero en este medio, además de determinar su atemporalidad. Con el propósito de profundizar en la representación de Jane Eyre en las adaptaciones fílmicas dirigidas por Robert Stevenson (1944), Franco Zeffirelli (1996) y Cary Fukunaga (2011), este estudio realiza un análisis del personaje como persona y como rol basado en las teorías de Francesco Casetti y Federico Di Chio (2007). Desde estas consideraciones, este trabajo pretende evidenciar cómo el personaje y su tono feminista han evolucionado desde el cine clásico hasta la actualidad.