Throughout this novel, religion plays a very significant role in Jane’s personality and life. When she is only ten years old she is sent to a Christian school by her guardian Aunt Reed. Jane is excited to escape Gatesfield and go to Lowewood. She becomes friends Helen Burns who is the opposite of Jane in terms of personality and religious views but they still get along. However, when she experiences the mental and physical abuse from Mr. Brocklehurst, her opinions change. She witnesses his hypocritical life style of which he lives in luxury, while the girls are forced to suffer. Due to his actions, many girls end up very ill, like Helen Burns who is still forgiving and humble till the end. The 8 years she stays at the school, shows in her later stern personality and yet she still keeps her spirit of independence while looking at God in her own view. Jane rejects both the righteous St. John and Rochester because she herself believes that it is wrong for her. The turning point is when Jane hears Rochester calling, “Jane, Jane, Jane!” which she finds out was a miracle. In the end, their love and spirituality bring them back together.
I agree with you that religion plays a significant role in Jane. I also found the same common themes as you did in Jane. Like you mentioned about the Christian School, I also believe that this is where jane learns the hypocrisy that exists in society. Another surprising element that I found it from your post was the mention of Rochester calling Jane's name being a spiritual thing, thanks for sharing that fact. I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDelete- Semarn K
i disagree. religion doesn't really have a strong influence on Jane, and their spirituality didn't bring them back together, just their love.
ReplyDelete-Brenda Samaan, period 2