Bertha

Cards (9)

  • “The clothed hyena rose up“ 

    This metaphor uses animalistic imagery posses qualities of ferocity, unpredictability and even madness. The fact she is ‘clothed‘ despite her outward appearance of civilization (being dressed), there's an underlying wildness or untamed nature to her character.The comparison to a hyena symbolizes Bertha's marginalized and dehumanized status, as well as her perceived threat to societal norms
  • “ dark, grizzled hair as wild as a mane“ 

    simile in description suggests that Bertha's hair is unruly, unmanageable, and untamed, symbolizing her wild and uncontrollable nature. Symbolism: Bertha's wild hair can symbolize her inner turmoil, mental instability, or societal alienation. It reflects her status as a marginalized figure, both physically and mentally.
  • “on all four it snatched and growled like some strange wild animal“ 

    the description portrays Bertha as behaving like a wild animal, emphasizing her lack of restraint and societal norms.The simile comparison to a "strange wild animal" Bertha's behavior is unpredictable, frightening to observers.Bertha's animalistic actions symbolize her inner turmoil, mental instability, and societal alienation shows her status as a marginalised and oppressed figure who s mysterious, untamed, and potentially dangerous presence in the novel, so a complex antagonist
  • “It was a curious laugh : distinct, formal, mirthless“ 

    This quote contributes to the characterisation of Bertha as a complex and enigmatic figure through asydentic listing . Her peculiar laugh reflects her inner torment and the constraints placed upon her by societal expectations. Also in compass rule of 3 we notice we never hear Bertha mason repsent her self we only ever see her through Eurocentric lens of British empire.
  • ‘Savage face‘
    The adjective ties into the British imperial attitudes of people who where from any English empire needed tamming symbolize the dehumanization and marginalization.
  • ‘Hideous demon‘ 

    Metaphor use to describe Bertha. lexis "hideous" emphasizes Bertha's physical appearance as grotesque or frightening, while "demon" implies a deeper, more sinister aspect to her character.
  • “ whether beast or human being one could not tell“ .

    juxtaposition of "beast" and "human being" conjures contrasting images, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Bertha's identity.Bertha to both a "beast" and "human being" functions as a metaphor, she embodies qualities of both entities simultaneously.This metaphorical usage serves to emphasise Bertha's complex and multifaceted nature, challenging conventional categorizations. Bertha's ambiguity symbolizes the blurred boundaries between sanity and madness,
  • “ compare these clear eyes with red ball yonder “ 

    Doppelgänger theory that Bertha is actually Jane and represent her inner rage at her imprisonment and juxtaposition between “clear“ and “red” by society rdigid role and elections therefore Berhta is Jane’s gothic otherness. “clear“ Jane eyes are bright and unclouded where as Bertha “red ball” suggest hellish nature lacking clarity.
  • “ a mocking demon“ 

    Metaphor show she is primary tormentor of mr Rochester