Ferndean is the proper, edenic place where Jane and Rochester's love can flourish. Its isolated location separate them from the rest of the world allowing them to achieve unobstructed happiness in their own paradise. Jane is now an independent woman, capable of taking care of herself; “I told you I am independent, sir, as well as rich: I am my own mistress (426).” In achieve self autonomy, Jane is now completely ready to enter into the healthy codependency of marriage: “Reader, I married him (440)” Free of all conventions, Jane marries Rochester as a happy, complete, independant. Rochester remains blind for the first two years of their marriage and his dependence on her only brings them closer: “...I was then his vision, as I am still his right
