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“The loudness of tone in Jane Eyre is undoubtedly effective in communicating tension and frustration, but the style does of course have… — Ian Gregor Copy Share Image
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“In serious Victorian fiction, as in Shakespearian tragedy, melodrama normally functions as metaphor. The author finds a vivid equivalent for a reality… — Ian Gregor Copy Share Image
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