Marxist criticism is a type of literary criticism that focuses on the influence of class, power, and economics on a piece of literature. Marxist critics usually examine conflicts between characters due to differences in social classes. By analyzing society and history instead of other literary elements such as form and craft, Marxist criticism changed literary theory and practical criticism. Karl Marx created both Marxism and Marxist criticism. Marx believed that inequality in society would eventually lead to a social revolution in which the middle and upper classes would be overthrown by a social revolution led by the working class. The product Marx envisioned of the revolution would be a society in which all were equal. This theory was called Marxism. Because Karl Marx believed that literature was a way in which ideas about society were transmitted and influenced by the masses, he began reviewing literature in search of social injustices and inequalities, beginning Marxist criticism. be able to live and write, but must absolutely not live and write for the purpose of making money." What Marxist critics look for: Critics attempt to identify conflicts of power, class and wealth in works. This critical point of view allows them to examine characters based on their socioeconomic status and their desire for economic improvement and how this affects the piece as a whole They also examine how class differences are represented and reinforced for the audience through literature ', Marxist critics also read texts based on historical influences in an attempt to highlight social inequalities to the reader One of the main goals of a Marxist critic... middle of paper... but average gastronomic powers sitting and feasting alone a a table set with provisions per cent” (433) A major change in social and economic position occurs when Jane receives a considerable fortune from her uncle. Although she is overwhelmed by the sum, she is able to make decisions to her advantage thanks to her newfound wealth. Overall, the characters in _Jane Eyre_ are classified into separate classes based on their social status and wealth. The class distinctions in the novel influence how the characters relate to each other and what conflicts arise between them. The conflicts between Jane and Mr. Rochester that arise from class differences are particularly crucial to the plot of the story. The conflicts between Jane and Edward are eventually resolved with the rise of Jane's economic class, showing the important role of class in society.