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What China sees in ‘Jane Eyre,’ now required reading for ninth graders

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Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre" has become required reading for ninth graders in China, where the protagonist is admired for her independence and equality.

The Victorian heroine has long been celebrated in China for her independence and insistence on equality.

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