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Reconciling Christianity and Paganism

Susanna L. Mills

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In her novel "Jane Eyre," Charlotte Bronte works to bring opposing ideas of Christianity and Paganism together to strengthen her protagonist, Jane. Bronte uses symbols of supernaturalism, nature, and the moon to highlight Jane's complex spiritual growth. This essay explores those symbols in conjunction with Christianity and their influences on Jane Eyre as she becomes an empowered woman.

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Key concepts: Paganism, Christianity, Philosophy, Literature, Conjunction (astronomy), Religious studies, History, Art