The Use of Colour in Jane Eyre.

Denotation- a literal description of an object or concept or idea.
Connotation- what is associated with an object, concept or idea.

RED.
The colour red suggests feelings and emotions of:
- Heat.
-Anger,
-Danger.
-Violence.
-The signal to stop.
-Love.
-Debt.
-Passion.
-Blood.

BLUE
The colour blue, suggests feeling and emotions of :
-Coldness.
-Water.
-Calmness.
-Depression.
-Cleanliness.
-Manliness.

GREEN
The colour green suggests feelings and emotions such as:
-Healthiness.
-Nature.
-Eco-friendliness.
-Envy.
-Jealousy.
-Recycling.
-Money.
-Sickness/Illness.

Charlotte Bronte uses the colour red effectively in the scene of the 'Red Room' in the novel, 'Jane Eyre'. She effectively uses the colour red to outline Janes feelings of anger, passion, and to emphasize the violence and danger in the scene.