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Representation of Disability in Victorian Literature and Masculinity: Focusing on Rochester in Jane Eyre
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Victorian Britain witnessed the rise of disability, and the permeation of disabled figures in Victorian literature was the literary reflection of the age. Focusing on Rochester in Jane Eyre, this paper examines the representation of disability in Victorian literature and the problem of masculinity. It aims to expand the territory of disability studies within Victorian literary studies. Jane Eyre follows the ‘just-world’ model of disability: Rochester becomes disabled as a result of his sin. His disability is regarded as punishment for his immoral attempt to marry Jane while married to Bertha. He has no choice but to compromise his masculinity since he is confined to home due to his disability, which is considered feminine according to Victorian gender ideology. Through his atonement and repentance, Rochester’s disability begins to be cured; and by Jane’s sacrifice and love, his undesirable masculinity is transformed into an ideal one. The process of reconstructing Rochester’s masculinity is completed by marrying Jane and holding his first son in his arms.
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Victorian Britain witnessed the rise of disability, and the permeation of disabled figures in Victorian literature was the literary reflection of the age. Focusing on Rochester in Jane Eyre, this paper examines the representation of disability in Victorian literature and the problem of masculinity. It aims to expand the territory of disability studies within Victorian literary studies. Jane Eyre follows the ‘just-world’ model of disability: Rochester becomes disabled as a result of his sin. His disability is regarded as punishment for his immoral attempt to marry Jane while married to Bertha. He has no choice but to compromise his masculinity since he is confined to home due to his disability, which is considered feminine according to Victorian gender ideology. Through his atonement and repentance, Rochester’s disability begins to be cured; and by Jane’s sacrifice and love, his undesirable masculinity is transformed into an ideal one. The process of reconstructing Rochester’s masculinity is completed by marrying Jane and holding his first son in his arms.
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