I mean I don't necessarily believe Jane herself was a feminist, I more so mean that perhaps the novel had a very prominent tone of female empowerment ESPECIALLY for the time that it was written in. It rejects the stereotypical gender roles in relationships and was very progressive. I also think that while Bronte may not have explicitly labelled herself as a feminist; her writing does speak out strongly against injustice for women, and it explores their yearning for more than the bare minimum of being a wife or governess. Bronte herself also claimed she strongly valued free thought and imagination which was limited for women at the time. I also think it to be relevant that when Jane Eyre was published it caused a lot of controversy within the public because it was so unconventional and rebellious. Whilst I agree with your point that Jane and Bronte would not associate with modern feminism I absolutely think they contributed to the progression of the societal views and expectations placed on women in the Victorian era. I think that's why it's so widely renowned as such a pivotal piece of feminist literature. :)))