Jane Eyre is a novel following the life of a young orphan child who grew up in 19th century England. Throughout the novel Jane resides at many different places. Each location where Jane lives, Gateshead, Lowood, Thornfield, and the Moor House, reflects a part of Jane’s character; Gateshead reflects Jane’s struggle for independence, Lowood reflects her passion for knowledge and teaching, Thornfield reflects Jane’s continued struggle for independence and her maturation into a woman, the Moor House reflects the ending of Jane’s struggle for independence. Gateshead reflects the beginning of Jane’s long struggle for independence. She faced oppression from the Reeds, especially Mrs. Reed and John Reed. Following Jane’s violent quarrel with John
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Jane faces more independence at Thornfield as she develops her first romantic relationship with Mr. Rochester. Thornfield is more open than Gateshead and Jane is free from oppression from the Reeds. However, she faces a crisis when she learns of Bertha Mason’s existence. Rochester tries to convince her to stay. Jane struggles to make a decision but she ultimately leaves. This shows her fully taking control of her own independence after facing some oppression and manipulation from Rochester. Thornfield is quite open, Jane describes it as having a large “lawn and grounds” as well as a “great meadow”, this reflects Jane’s increased freedom at Thornfield. (Brontë 101) The name Thornfield also reflects this. A field is a very free and open space, and Jane has more control over her life, but she faces a “thorn” when she learns of Bertha Mason and Rochester’s lies. This “thorn” threatens her freedom and independence but she is able to make the decision to leave. This decision brings her to the Moor House with the Rivers. The Moor House is a more lonely and secluded place, similarly Jane is very lonely when she arrives as she is still grappling with Rochester and her emotions. At the Moor House Jane is achieved full independence. She achieves social independence because she learns to control her own life and she achieves financial independence because she inherits John Eyre’s wealth. Jane proved her independence when she rejected St. John’s proposal and decided to return to Rochester. Jane’s struggle for independence ended
Jane faces more independence at Thornfield as she develops her first romantic relationship with Mr. Rochester. Thornfield is more open than Gateshead and Jane is free from oppression from the Reeds. However, she faces a crisis when she learns of Bertha Mason’s existence. Rochester tries to convince her to stay. Jane struggles to make a decision but she ultimately leaves. This shows her fully taking control of her own independence after facing some oppression and manipulation from Rochester. Thornfield is quite open, Jane describes it as having a large “lawn and grounds” as well as a “great meadow”, this reflects Jane’s increased freedom at Thornfield. (Brontë 101) The name Thornfield also reflects this. A field is a very free and open space, and Jane has more control over her life, but she faces a “thorn” when she learns of Bertha Mason and Rochester’s lies. This “thorn” threatens her freedom and independence but she is able to make the decision to leave. This decision brings her to the Moor House with the Rivers. The Moor House is a more lonely and secluded place, similarly Jane is very lonely when she arrives as she is still grappling with Rochester and her emotions. At the Moor House Jane is achieved full independence. She achieves social independence because she learns to control her own life and she achieves financial independence because she inherits John Eyre’s wealth. Jane proved her independence when she rejected St. John’s proposal and decided to return to Rochester. Jane’s struggle for independence ended