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GATE 2026 XH2 (English) – Question 47

History of English Literature and Literary Studies · English Literary Traditions across Time: Chaucer to contemporary English literature · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Which 19th-century novel is known for its protagonist’s struggle as a governess and her complex relationships?

  1. Jane Eyre
  2. Wuthering Heights
  3. Pride and Prejudice
  4. Sense and Sensibility

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Correct answer: (A) Jane Eyre

Explanation

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre (1847) follows an orphan who becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall and her relationship with Mr Rochester. The other novels do not centre on a governess.