3. Jane Eyre: (pg. 144)
“...the Grecian neck and bust...”
Bronte is referencing the ancient Greeks. The ancient Greeks are known for their appearances and style of dress; Greek men had flat, figured abs. Grecian dress was less modest than Christian dress. Bronte compares Blanche’s neck and bust to that of a Grecian. Bronte is showing that Blanche is a very beautiful woman. By referring to the neck and bust, Bronte also develops imagery of desire and lust.
“The Christian’s Appearance.” Bible Views. 8 October 2008. 25 November 2009. http://www.bibleviews.com/Dress.html
"grecian." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 01 Dec. 2009. Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/grecian.
“Greek Physique.” Urban Dictionary. 1999-2009. 25 November 2009.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Greek%20physique
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