Childhood And Struggles In Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte amazes readers with her scandalous novel Jane Eyre, where main protagonist Jane Eyre grows and develops through difficult adversarities and several hardships. Jane Eyre is the heroine in her own novel, where her origins contribute to the relationships and character she ultimately becomes.
Jane Eyre endures a troubling childhood, where her uncle dies, leaving her under the care of Mrs. Reeds, his wife. Mrs. Reeds was forced to care for Jane at Mr. Reeds deathbed, and she hates Jane. Jane may live in a beautiful, large home, however, she is mistreated and abused. John Reed, the oldest child of the three Reeds children, hits Jane on the head with a book that Jane was reading, cursing her for living in the same household and reminding her of her dependent status to them. Jane fights back, resulting in her being sentenced to the red room, the very room where her uncle died. Jane is forced into the room, being lashed at for misbehaving and is forced to consider the ‘wrongs’ she has done. Jane is hysterical and is silenced with even more harsh words and threats. The significance of these events is that the readers are revealed to the life situation Jane is in. Her being dependent to the Reeds plays an essential role in theme, later in the novel. It also shows that Jane is neglected, isolated, abused, …show more content…
She is still religious, but has developed a strong moral compass, and great self-awareness, and self-acceptance. She is no longer vulnerable, and has achieved assertiveness and outspokenness. Jane considers beauty far beyond physical appearances, and is triumph in her struggle for love and flourishes into an internally beautiful, mature women, who has achieved financial stability. Jane’s character change is shown when she declares, “I married him, readers,” which shows Jane’s fulfillment in several aspects she was