'Beauty is in the Eye of the Gazer'?: Beauty, Power, and Disability Examined Critically in Jane Eyre and Other Classic Literature

Author

Abigail Powers, Ouachita Baptist UniversityFollow

Date of Award

4-24-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Department

English

First Reader

Professor Sarah Smith

Second Reader

Dr. Nancy Hardmann

Third Reader

Professor Jennifer Pittman

Abstract

This thesis shares how the desire to read classic texts like Jane Eyre more critically inspired the creation of a reading guide that walks through the process for those who are interested, but not necessarily trained, in analyzing classic literature, promoting active consumers and, ultimately, enriched lives.

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Recommended Citation

Powers, Abigail, "'Beauty is in the Eye of the Gazer'?: Beauty, Power, and Disability Examined Critically in Jane Eyre and Other Classic Literature" (2024). Honors Theses. 955.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/955