This was the first paragraph of my English Lit coursework from last year. Obligatory warning about plagiarism etc.
'Feminism and female oppression in Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights
In the 19th century, women were expected to serve and depend on men, both financially and physically. There were many social standards that were strictly adhered to by women in the fear of being shunned by society. RB Martin (1966) claimed that Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre was the first feminine novel, and it is widely acknowledged that it was pioneering in the campaign for feminism. He states that 'Miss Bronte asks only for the simple [...] recognition that the same heart and the same spirit animate both men and women, and that love is the pairing of equals in these spheres.' Despite Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights both showing some examples of feminism in their characters, Jane Eyre exhibits feminism as a major theme whereas the examples of feminism in Wuthering Heights are far less predominant.'
I usually try to set up a bit of context, usually for my own benefit as it helps me find my rhythm etc. It's also a good place to get some wider reading in, as you can see above.