Belonging to a family was an extremely important part in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As a mistreated young girl, Jane never experienced equality and love. The absence of family created a combination of results that took a toll on Jane. Many characters such as Miss. Temple and Bessie Lee act as figurative mothers and role models for Jane. The harsh and brutal treatment of Mrs. Reed towards the protagonist, leads her into suffering the unfairness and inability to have a proper childhood. …show more content…
Since the start of the story, I felt like Jane had confidence and the ability to speak for herself. The author, Brontë, changes the way the reader thinks about Jane, at times I think Jane reveals her inner-weakness and feelings, but at times I feel like Jane is very smart, mature, and responsible. Jane never experienced proper treatment from her family because they treated her unfairly. Jane’s encounters in the story with other characters prove her morals and personal goals, such as being a fair and equal human being. Mr. Rochester’s relationship with Jane gives the novel a sense of romance, which creates elements of irony and