Something to Fall Back On

In ways it seems shocking to find that Jane has found family, but also totally natural. It was not possible, for this woman so forthright and strong to have to proceed on with the rest of her life without someone by her side. These people (Rochester, Helen, Adele) who have come into her life and set as temporary comforts seem to only have filled in for these new found family members. Jane’s excitement in finding that she is not alone in the world makes me as a reader feel excited for Jane. She was set up to be such a plain character and that is all we have seen. But, with this excitement something different is about her. Jane’s prospects are set high and with the new found love of family she feels as though she can do anything. She is definite in her decisions (as she has always been) about living in Moor House and sharing her wealth with her cousins. But, this time she has someone to share her decisions with. The excitement radiated from the scene in the small cabin is overwhelming to the plot of the story. Everything else seems to have led her to this point to be strong and independent, and suddenly she has something to fall back on.