Confidence is Building

For the first time we see a true confidence in Jane. She has experienced so much through out the course of her life and now she is finally, really growing up. When Jane finally admits her real love for Rochester a new air seems to come about her. She is proud of her ability to acknowledge reality and not be ashamed of anything. She has never felt love before, and the feelings are amazing. She is so confident in this decision to love Rochester. She has been confident about other things in life, certaintly, but this she knows is the right thing to do. Inside her, this new passion, this new fire sparks a confidence that is seen through the sudden change in language. She states directly she is not jealous of Ms. Ingram. This is surprising to me, Jane knowing she is very plain compared to the lovely woman. But Jane also knows what she feels for Rochester is real. She believes that Ms. Ingram is beautiful, a gem even, but not solid like Jane herself. Jane says she is not original, almost finding a comfort in the originality of herself. This confidence makes the book brighter and different. The mood is VERY changed. Jane has grown up and is suddenly on a different path.