The Growth Of 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
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