IntroductionSince the 18th century, Gothic fiction has become a famous genre. Its popularity having increased over the decades, it is still a well-known and popular theme today. While many female authors limited themselves to feminist novels and had the reputation of not being able to compose works useful to everyone, the appearance of Gothic writing took place. a whole new perspective for them (Heiland 1-8). A famous example of such female authors is Charlotte Brontë. When she wrote Jane Eyre in 1847, she entered the list of successful women in that genre. Although Jane Eyre contains many aspects of the classic Gothic novel, it differs in its policing of the strange. While novels such as Frankenstein, The Picture of Dorian Gray or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde allude to supernatural matter and maintain surrealism, Jane Eyre has its origins in an earthly reason. In this article, a brief definition will be given of what Gothic fiction is. . The main part will discuss the gothic elements of Jane Eyre in chronological order. In a final stage, particular attention will be paid to the uncanny as it appears in several incidents within Thornfield Hall and the reasons why it is different from classical Gothic. This will be done with special attention to the character of Bertha Mason – the protagonist with regard to the Gothic aspect of the novel.Gothic FictionGothic fiction is a literary field that emerged in the late 18th century. When it comes to defining its genesis, it is difficult to give a precise moment in time. Depending on the definition of what Gothic fiction is, several literary periods have elements of Gothic – from ancient prose to Shakespearean works, from post-medieval to post-Renaissance. However, the paper's more defined middle......extinct, Jane and Mr. Rochester are able to spend their lives together and restore peace. She was both a symbol and the reason itself for the burdens that Mr. Rochester especially bore during his life. Without his death, Jane and Rochester would have had no way to lead a prosperous and consolidated life.ConclusionJane Eyre is indeed a gothic novel that shares many characteristics with the most famous gothics. Yet its content and reason go beyond surreal factors. It incorporates mysteries and myths as well as real supernatural events. It is above all the real, psychological and social origins of the character's fears which are at the origin of the emotions and fears which haunt the characters. Jane Eyre is a perfect example of the challenges we face in life and how they obsess our thoughts and limit our ability to move forward...