Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, {Bi-Monthly}, ISSN2249-9598, Volume-II, Issue-IV, July-Aug 2012 www.oiirj.org ISSN2249-9598 Page 155 The Elements of Feminism in the novel “Agnes Grey” Asha Kaushik Centre for Professional Communication, University of Professional Communication, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Anne Bronte was the youngest among Bronte sisters. Although her works are not as much celebrated as of Emily or Charlotte but her contribution towards the demand of rights for women can not be simply ignored. She wrote two novels namely Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. These works of fiction depict the saga of women’s struggle during Victorian era and contain the elements of feminism. She raised many issues about the grim condition of women which either remained unnoticed earlier or her predecessors could not dare talk about them. Her dedication to women’s rights and betterment and her distrust of men as superior gender led her to declare that women must look to defend their self-respect. She openly challenged the double standards that insisted for different rooms and yardsticks to judge and justify what was and was not proper and permissible in male and female writings and demanded equality. KEYWORDS: Bronte Sisters, Anne Bronte, Feminism, Victorian age writers. Objective of the study: Objective of this study is to identify and emphasize the contribution of Anne Bronte to the feministic literature. Methodology: Creations of Anne Bronte; especially “Agnes Grey” were studied thoroughly. Also the views of critics were considered while writing this paper. Introduction: The contribution of Anne Bronte to the feminist writing is customarily dismissed. The critics simply emphasise the more celebrated work of her sisters Charlotte and Emily. Probably Anne lacked their genius but it is not right to leave her without a few words of praise. She created two novels namely Agnes Grey, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. These are considered great books in the history of feminist literature written in nineteenth century. The Bronte family has inspired many studies, in which Charlotte, the oldest child, is characterized as the most ambitious writer, and Emily the greatest genius. Anne has been described mild and the less-talented youngest sister although, but her literary creations were sharp and arresting. Her highly independent, revolutionary and blunt heroines contributed much to create an environment which helped to understand the woman’s need and right for freedom. It provided a platform to voice their emotions, passions, and desires. These writing qualities from a woman’s pen were something that was completely unexpected and radical for their age. Through both of the novels there are scattered passages and phrases which have enough potential to attract the feminist writers. Abstract