Jane Growing Up-- Jane Eyre
Jane does grow in the book Jane Eyre. The theme of the book is Jane's continual quest for love. Jane searches for acceptance through the five settings where she lives: Gateshead, Lowood, Thornfield, Moor House and Ferndean. Through these the maturation and self-recognition of Jane becomes traceable. It is not until she runs from Rochester and Thornfield that she realizes what she really wants. Jane is able to return to Rochester finally independent, with a desire to love, as well as be loved. In the beginning Jane seems a strong character who is very rebellious; In the Victorian times it was considered "deceitful" for a child too speak out. Jane wishes to overcome this. And she does when she says, "I must keep in good health, and not die." (28). At Gateshead it became obvious Jane is self-willed and has a temper. An example of this is when Jane stands up to her aunt saying, "You think I have know feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love or kindness, but I cannot live so: and you have no pity." (33). Here Jane makes her first declaration of independence. She will no longer be considered a secondary member of the Reed household. Jane wants more than anything at this time to be loved and she feels she w
Jane grows when she takes Helen's advise. Mrs. Reed is on her deathbed and Jane actually comes back to Gateshead to see her. She said she would never call her Aunt again but she did, "She is at the lodge, aunt." (251). This shows growth because she is loving her enemies and forgiving them. After arriving at Moor House, Jane is offered marriage without love from St. John. Jane has a difficult time refusing this proposal. St, John pressures her in to it, "God and nature intend you for a missionary's wife . . . A missionary's wife you must- shall be. You shall be mine: I claim you not for my pleasure, but for my Sovereign's service." (430). By going to work as a missionary, Jane would have supposedly done right in God's eyes but, would still not have been happy. Reunited with her true love, Jane is able to take advantage of circumstances and marry Rochester. She says, "Reader, I married him." (480). Proving now she will do as she pleases. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jane leaves Lowood for Thornfield, she is both older and wiser but she still is unfulfilled. Pursuing a new position as a governess, Jane hopes her new life will make her whole. At first she is bored by her work. Then Rochester totally transforms her life. She says, " . . . my only feelings to you must be gratitude and devotion," (270). J
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Approximate Word count = 913
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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