The emotion of love is universal to all human beings and in not defined by a period of time. It is written about similarly from century to century. For the most part, people seek to be loved and to love. In this respect, Jane Eyre does not differ.

Webster's dictionary defines a relationship as the mutual exchange between two people who have dealings with one another. It is a common observation that human beings have a multitude of different types of relationships with the individuals they deal with. However, these relationships are further delineated by gender, culture, age, social status, and authority. A meaningful relationship between a girl and her girlfriends will generally be different than the relationship of between her and her male peers. Another characteristic of human relationships is that they are dynami

Jane Eyre's experiences with the male species is very limited. There do not appear to be any significant males in her life prior to her arrival at Thornfield. Therefore, she has no experience in the art of courting Mr. Rochester. He, on the other hand, appears to have had at least one meaningful romantic relationship (with Celine Varens) which he describes and confesses to Jane. The love relationship ended when Rochester discovered that the woman did not really love him, but loved his money and status. Furthermore, Rochester, from Jane's point of view, is being pursued by Blanche Ingram. At one point he suggests to Jane that he may be marrying Blanche Ingram. The reader, given Jane's analytical observations, feels that Mr. Rochester is trying to get Jane to reveal her feelings for him. However, Jane with her limited experience regarding males and courtship does not see this.

Rochester, on the other hand, frequently refers to her youthfulness, limited experiences and calls her "my little friend." " I envy you, your peace of mind, your clean conscience, and your unpolluted memory little girl."

It is very evident to the reader in the first part of the novel that a mutual attraction if felt by both Jane and Mr. Rochester. Although, until they can get through some obstacles that stand in their way, the attraction the share will not progress into a meaningful relationship; it will remain static.

In the period of time when this novel was written, it was rather acceptable for older men to marry younger women. Often women who did not marry before the age of twenty were considered to be spinsters. The vast majority of individuals do not believe that Rochester is not so much concerned about Jane's relative age, but more so her lack of experience. However, the reader is aware of Jane's extensive life experiences and the obstacles she has had to overcome to reach her life at Thornfield. If Rochester acquires more details of Jane's earlier life and Jane more willingly discusses them, he will learn and appreciate that she surmounted many obstacles to becoming self- sufficient. What she lacks in years, she does not lack in experience with the excep

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