Jane Eyre Quotes

Decent Essays
• Theme of social class and social rules
 Jane starts to fall in love with Mr. Rochester because both of are equal on a level of intellect, although Jane feels like she is not good enough for Mr. Rochester
• Jane feels that Mr. Rochester is a good man but the circumstances around him make him the harsh man he is.
• Theme of love
 A clue that shows us that Jane is in love with Mr. Rochester is when she say’s “more cheering than the brightest fire” which is also an imagery
Quote #2
• There is a change in Mr. Rochester’s character
 Mr. Rochester is not usually open about his feelings and he previously talks to Jane he talks sarcastically and never says anything upfront.
• A symbol that was presented was fire, passion
 Jane says there

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