Jane Eyre

A detailed Summary of Jane Eyre

In the novel Jane Eyre, the main character Jane, develops disagreements with other

characters. As the novel proceeds, different types of friction arise. Charlotte Bronte uses these

several types of conflicts in Jane's life-man versus man, man versus nature, and man versus

society, to develop and strengthen Jane's character.

Jane deals with man versus man throughout the novel which contributes to the

development of Jane's character. John Reed, Jane's evil stepbrother whom she lives with, "had

an antipathy to Jane. He bullied and punished" her continually because he felt superior to Jane

(10). While Mr. Rochester is constantly trying to make Jane jealous, he plays with Jane's mind.

When Jane finds out about Bertha, it causes huge friction and Jane must leave Thornfield and not

marry Mr. Rochester. St. John, also wanting to marry Jane, did not love her, but thinks she is a

good missionary. Not only did she have conflicts with males, but also females. Mrs. Reed,

whom she has lived with until she wa

wife, Bertha. Even though she is not able to marry Mr. Rochester at that point in time, the

turned from a shy girl who does not like anybody, to an opinionated woman with values and morals.

is a considerable difference in age: Mr. Rochester is near forty; she is but eighteen" (168) and

down the centre" (289). The other storm occurs on her way to Whitcross after she leaves

Approximate Word count = 731
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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