Social Justice Book Club Meeting Four The article Remember At the End of the Day, It’s Yourself You Answer To connects to the book Jane Eyre in numerous ways. Maya Angelou was an extremely courageous woman as she was persistent in standing up for herself and others, despite her tragic past as a rape victim and sex worker. Instead of withholding herself from society, like a woman in the 1900’s who provided sexual services was expected to do, Maya became a successful “civil rights activist, a singer, a writer, a mother” (Hawksworth) and an inspiration for many. Similar to her, Jane was determined to abide by her principles and push for her autonomy, even when her own heart and those around her said otherwise. Apart from refusing to become Mr. Rochester’s mistress, even though she deeply loved him, as she wanted to “keep the law given by God” (Pg. 319) and did not want to
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This is a characteristic that Jane gained by the end of the novel as well since she developed the ability to feel confident in the decisions she made. Jane chose to marry and serve Mr. Rochester, even though he was a “poor blind man” (Pg. 448) who was crippled and twenty years older than her, while she was a rich young woman. Although this was seen as a questionable move by many, including Mr. Rochester, Jane was persistent in upholding her promise as it was only with Mr. Rochester that she felt truly happy and loved. Aditionally, despite the fact that Jane’s refusal to marry St. Rivers was deemed immoral as by doing so, she denied the opportunity to help labourers convert to Christianity, Jane was firm in her decision. Thus, proving her ability to make choices that allow her to be happy, regardless of what others may
This is a characteristic that Jane gained by the end of the novel as well since she developed the ability to feel confident in the decisions she made. Jane chose to marry and serve Mr. Rochester, even though he was a “poor blind man” (Pg. 448) who was crippled and twenty years older than her, while she was a rich young woman. Although this was seen as a questionable move by many, including Mr. Rochester, Jane was persistent in upholding her promise as it was only with Mr. Rochester that she felt truly happy and loved. Aditionally, despite the fact that Jane’s refusal to marry St. Rivers was deemed immoral as by doing so, she denied the opportunity to help labourers convert to Christianity, Jane was firm in her decision. Thus, proving her ability to make choices that allow her to be happy, regardless of what others may