“Jane, be still; don’t struggle so, like a wild frantic bird that is rending its own plumage in its desperation. I am no bird; and no net ensures me: I am a free human being with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you” (Bronte 216). In the selected passage, from the analysis taken it appears that Jane is expressing how she is finally free as she always dreamed. This was around the time where Mr. Rochester did not want Jane to leave him after figuring out he was a married man. He stated, “Jane, be still; don’t struggle so, like a wild frantic bird…” he wanted Jane to stay with him and felt as if she was making this decision sporadically without any deep thought. The simile found on this passage is, “like a wild frantic bird.” He continued by saying, “…that is rending its own plumage in its desperation,” Rochester believed she was making her decision out of desperation to ignore the pain she is going through. He wanted to resolve the situation together and wanted her to be an obedient woman and listen to his demands. (216)
In response to Mr. Rochester, Jane …show more content…
She has been on her own at a very young age which makes her think for herself and see things differently. As Jane grew older, she finally was free to make her own decisions, which is important to understand from the story. In the story you see Jane grows from her struggles, learn more about herself as a woman, and find love. Once you have read the whole story you will see the importance of women being independent and having authority to do as they please. In Victorian England, women were there as shadows doing the background work. They could not speak for themselves; they were there to serve their men. As England grew older and times were beginning to change, more women were demanding equality and importance. Jane became the symbol of strength and empowerment for women in the Victorian
In response to Mr. Rochester, Jane …show more content…
She has been on her own at a very young age which makes her think for herself and see things differently. As Jane grew older, she finally was free to make her own decisions, which is important to understand from the story. In the story you see Jane grows from her struggles, learn more about herself as a woman, and find love. Once you have read the whole story you will see the importance of women being independent and having authority to do as they please. In Victorian England, women were there as shadows doing the background work. They could not speak for themselves; they were there to serve their men. As England grew older and times were beginning to change, more women were demanding equality and importance. Jane became the symbol of strength and empowerment for women in the Victorian