Jane Eyre #1

The beginning of Jane Eyre reminded me of Cinderella, her cousins were very abusive as were the sisters in Cinderella, and the Aunt was similarly unfair to the Step-mother. However, I have pity on Jane for having to undergo such difficulties and unfairness’s at such a young age. She not only had to experience the public humiliation inflicted upon her by Mr. Brocklehurst, convicting her as being a servant to the devil, but she also lost a good friend as well. If I was to be put into Jane’s position regarding her past acts towards her aunt in front of all my peers, I would most likely be ill-equipped emotionally to handle it. At the beginning of this act, I thought that Jane was going to be broken down and emotionally unstable, as she had mentioned that she would be in earlier passages. However, she surprisingly showed strength, and took a firm stand upon her shameful stoop. In addition, Jane Eyre is a very well written piece of literature; I enjoy reading Charlotte Bronte’s way of outlining details and lengthened vocabulary. I look forward to continue my readings.