Question

How does St. John Rivers represent patriarchy and participate in the subordination of women (I.e. the protagonist- Jane Eyre in this case) in the 19th century in Jane Eyre? Please help!

Answer 1

St. John River urges her to do her moral duty and become disloyal to her self, this is subordination

Answer 2

St. John River by being a saint and having the same ideas is a symbol of the patriarchy

Answer 3

Thanks so much!