• Monica Karki

The research paper is a modest attempt to provide a comparative analysis of two bildungsroman novels, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The study explores the similarities and differences between the two novels in terms of their themes, narrative techniques, and character development. Through a close reading of the texts, the paper argues that both novels share common features of the bildungsroman genre, such as the protagonist's coming-of-age journey and the exploration of identity, morality, and social norms. However, the two novels differ in their treatment of issues such as race, gender, and colonialism. The paper examines the similarities and differences in the protagonists' development, the themes of patriarchy, religion, and colonialism, and the stylistic and structural devices used by the authors. The paper also highlights the cultural differences between the two novels. Overall, these two novels offer valuable insight into the human experience and the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It highlights the significance of the comparison of Jane Eyre and Purple Hibiscus as bildungsroman. The comparison offers insights into the enduring appeal of the genre and its ability to address universal human experiences across cultures and time periods. Ultimately, the novels serve as reminders of the transformative power of individual agency and the importance of self-realization in achieving personal and social freedom.

Jane Eyre, Purple Hibiscus, Bildungsroman, protagonist development, patriarchy

"A Comparison of Jane Eyre and Purple Hibiscus as Bildungsroman", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.i523-i530, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307873.pdf

"A Comparison of Jane Eyre and Purple Hibiscus as Bildungsroman", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppi523-i530, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307873.pdf