Rochester

Bronte’s Jane Eyre, “the chestnut tree is hit by lightning on the night that Mr. Rochester and Jane get engaged” (261). This scene introduces the chestnut tree and how it plays a significant role in this novel. The significant role of the chestnut tree raises the question(s), does the tree represent the relationship of Jane and Mr. Rochester or maybe it represents the split emotion that lies deep within the heart of Mr. Rochester? As a small hint of…

and the frustration Jane feels with regards to her social position of being ‘poor’ and a woman, a feeling she has with her throughout the novel, however this specific piece of text happens just before Rochester tells Jane he views her as his equal, the recognition she craves. Jane believes Rochester must be mocking her, that he sees her as ‘a machine without…

Mason can represent a part of Jane 's wild, untamed spirit, who despises her imprisonment. When Jane feels unsure about her marriage to Mr. Rochester, Bertha acts out these emotions by ripping her bridalveil. Bertha seems to represent the fears, and inner thoughts, that Jane cannot express. It is Bertha who has to die for Jane to finally marry Mr. Rochester. Brontë also uses several references to entrapped birds, to indicate Jane 's struggle for independence. The question remains, does Jane…

The novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte emerged in the mid-nineteenth century when women were defined by strict social and gender expectations. The novel tells the story of Jane, a young orphaned girl, who grows to be a rebellious, independent thinker that follows her heart regardless of what society expects of her. She faces multiple difficulties due to the oppression of her opinions and the Victorian era’s gender ideals, but refuses to conform or be submissive towards the men in her life. The…

position was also a block between her and Rochester's relationship and her inheritance could be seen as a major push that brought the two together. That, along with the death of Bertha which changed Jane's role from the mistress to the real wife of Rochester. Discuss the role of Physical beauty in Jane Eyre. Compare/contrast the physical attractiveness vs. unattractive people in the novel with regard to their inner character and integrity. What does the author suggest about outward beauty’s…

daunting guardian. Thirdly, Edward Rochester, Jane’s employer and love interest. Finally, St. John Rivers, one of Jane’s newly discovered…

Edward Rochester, whom he keeps locked in the attic of…

Rochester. Mr. Rochester refers to happiness eight times in Jane Eyre, and all eight references are stated within the context of his search for happiness in his life and how he knows and wishes that Jane will fulfill this happiness. The last time Mr. Rochester uses the word happiness, he pleads to Jane saying that “all happiness will be torn away” if she leaves, but receives only…

Reed was no longer in the picture , Jane is seen as an inferior to Mr. Rochester. Although Jane Eyre might have been victim of oppression with Mr. Brocklehurst back in Lowood School, by him constantly punishing girls because of their gender and his believe of gender superiority, Mr. Rochester pushes the boundaries of oppression towards Jane Eyre. The following quote:” but women feel just as men feel... it is narrow-minded in their…

Mr. Rochester and St. John’s Greek and Roman Divisions Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre details the life of the titular heroine, displaying a character that undergoes both immense physical and mental growth within the pages of the novel. Jane’s developing desire for love is realized when she finally becomes a young adult, as she forms a relationship with her pupil’s caretaker (and possible father) Mr. Rochester. The two intend to get married, yet horrors from Mr. Rochester’s past cause Jane to flee,…