Jane Eyres Struggle For Love
The overriding theme of "Jane Eyre," is Jane's continual quest for love. Jane searches for love and
acceptance through the five settings in which she lives: Gateshead, Lowood, Thornfield, Moor
House, and Ferndean. Through these viewpoints, the maturation and self-recognition of Jane
becomes evident, as well as traceable. It is not until Jane flees from Rochester and Thornfield, and
spends time at Moor House, that her maturation to womanhood is complete. At this point, Jane is
able to finally return to Rochester as an independent woman, fully aware of her desire to love, as
well as to be loved.
From the onset of the novel, we see the world through the eyes of Jane; a strong character who
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no pity" (Bronte, 68). Here,
Jane makes her first declaration of independence, contending that she will no longer be a secondary
member in the Reed household.
At Lowood, Jane is repulsed by Mr. Blocklehurst and his "two-faced" character and coarseness.
However, while at Lowood, Jane finds her first true friend in the form of Helen Burns, another
student at the school. Helen teaches Jane of love in the form of religion. By means of instruction as
well as by example, Helen is able to convey this message. When Jane is punished in front of the
whole school, she tries to accept it as though it has some higher purpose. However, Jane still desires
human affection and is deeply hurt when she is scorned. Jane goes as far as to say, "If others don't
love me, I would rather die than live." Helen's response, "You think too much of the love of human
beings," is a testament to her devout faith (Bronte, 101). When Helen is dying of ...
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