In Brontë's Jane Eyre social class is a recurring theme, as class dictates what a character can and can't do and how they are viewed by others. This is because in the Victorian period ...

The Victorian period was a period of great social change ... the type of education a child received was very much dependent on their social class and gender. It was still very rare for girls ...

In fact, it could mean social ruin ... New wealth had trickled into the cities during the Victorian Era and led to a burgeoning middle class says the BBC. Employing a servant became a sign ...