Nature And Nature In In Bronte's Jane Eyre

“Nature always wears the color of the spirit” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). The spirit of a person can be dependent of the weather that is present. If it is a cloudy cold day, a person could feel sad or gloomy and have a dampened mood. If it a bright, sunny day; a person could be happy and energetic. In general, nature and its conditions can play a critical role in how a person may feel. In literature, nature can play a similar role as a symbol or motif. One example of how nature can be integrated in literature is the effect that nature plays on a character’s emotions or future. Nature can be presented in a certain way to reflect a character’s emotions. Nature can also foreshadow a certain character’s future by committing certain actions that affect the character. In Bronte’s novel, Jane Eyre, nature has a significant role in displaying Jane’s emotions …show more content…
Nature’s role in displaying Jane’s emotions occurred when nature reflected Jane’s emotions. When Jane was feeling cheerful and happy, the weather was sunny and and beautiful. When Jane was depressed because of the abuse received from the Reed family, the weather at the time was sombre and raining. Nature’s role in foreshadowing Jane’s future occurred when weather had split the chestnut-tree in half. Nature foreshadows that Jane’s relationship with Rochester will end in a disaster. Over a period of time however, Jane and Rochester have a chance to reunite due to the fact the the roots of the tree are still intact. Bronte’s use of Nature is effective in reflecting Jane’s emotions and foreshadowing her future because of the moments where Jane is present, Nature mimics her actions, whether it be the present or future, and expresses it to the reader. The reader has a better understanding of how Jane is truly feeling and how it affects her surroundings but also how present actions may affect the