In the novel "Jane Eyre," in what way does Bertha not challenge the patriarchal system?

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She displays sexual behavior that defies norms.She shows anger that is considered inappropriate for women.She refuses to obey male authority.She is portrayed as mentally ill.She openly contests male dominance.

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Bertha disrupts the patriarchy by being sexually transgressive, exhibiting anger deemed unfeminine, and resisting submission. However, her madness is used to contain and neutralize her threat, meaning her insanity is not seen as a form of rebellion but rather as a justification for control.