Dominican author Jean Rhys first encountered this heroine when she read Jane Eyre. She was so furious at Charotte Brontes portrayal of the character (which could be considered racist) that she decided to write a prequel to Jane Eyre in which this character is the Gothic heroine.
- Grace Poole
- Jane Eyre
- Blanche Ingram
- Antoinette Mason
Answer
The correct answer is D) Antoinette Mason.
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