In fact, all these novels are concerned with the psychology and attitudes of the characters, and use them to represent the fragmentation and uncertainty in society. The characters own lives are uncertain and fragmented, and this represents these themes in society at large. Rhys also wanted to confront areas of British society that remained hidden and unacknowledged in her novel. In "Jane Eyre," the character's madness is simply alluded to, and the character does not have a voice. In "Wide Sargasso Sea," the character has a voice. Rhys writes, "But we must talk about it.... No other time, now.... You have no right to ask questions about my mother and then refuse to listen to my answer" (Rhys 129). In true 20th century honesty and openness, she wants to bring the subject out and confront it, while in England it was covered up and hidden. This shows the fragmentation in England between the classes, where the poor and infirm were considered a lower part of society, and certainly not recognized or acknowledged in "polite" upper class society. Thus, all these novels use different methods to show fragmentation and uncertainty, but they all represent 20th century literary ideals of honesty, openness, and a grittier look at the dark side of life and humanity. They were steeped in realism, while earlier works were more romantic and romanticized, ignoring reality for a more idealistic view of life and society. In addition, the feminine characters in all these novels begin to show a stronger, more determined (or feminist) view of the world. Even Phuong is strong enough to leave Fowler...
The feminist view was also an important part of 20th century literature. More women were writing, women were gaining independence, and many men may have thought their independence added fragmentation and uncertainty to society. Therefore, all these novels represent some of Britain's best 20th century writers, along with societal themes that touched Britain and the world.
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