Sunday, September 28, 2008

Pro-Jane

I like to think that Jane didn't succumb to the basic traditions of marriage and run back to Rochester simply because she wasn't strong or independent enough. I think she had the will and heart to live her life without the man she loves and she was willing to stick it through. however, what's the point of living life if you're not happy. Rochester fulfilled her heart, as well as her intellect and that's why she loves him. She's not frail and doesn't NEED him in her life, but he completes her and makes her feel whole. She had the heart to not succumb to her love when it wasn't morally correct (when Bertha was alive) and that shows her strengh and character. Though I don't much agree with what she believes, she stuck to it and I've got to give her props. Yay, Jane's happy

1 comment:

David Lavender said...

The obverse is also true (9and another indication of Jane's independence). Keep in mind that she denies a "proper" proposal from St. John, one that required she also (in St. John's view) also deny God. Pretty gutsy, no?