Jane Eyre an Early Blossomer
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In Charlotte Bront's classic novel, Jane Eyre, Jane goes through tribulations that no one else ever will. Jane, a resentful ten-year-old girl at first, transforms into a stately, likeable governess, showing improvement in both character and spirit. There were memorable moments, however, that stood out brazenly against the rest, bursting with significance to her life. These particular instances do show maturity in Jane's way of thought, from yelling at her cruel aunt to deciding to refuse a marriage proposal.
In chapter four, Jane has had enough of her life in her aunt's home at Gateshead, as can be displayed by her fantastic outburst. In short, Jane disowns her family, severing all remaining ties she has with any known relatives as she bellows, "I will never call you aunt again as long as I live" (30). Obviously, Jane demands love; well, it can't be said that she's to blame. Surely everyone can relate to trying hard to succeed and only finding failure in the end. Disrespectful as this little explosion may seem, Jane deserves a pat on the back. She took a step towards liberty, and now boarding school is ahead of her...