Earlier, women never had the same level of freedom to live in the society we live in today. They literally had to fight for their existence in a male-dominated society. In Jane Eyre, a young woman overcomes hardship to find her place in the world. It is a classic and a heartwarming story of love and hope.
The narrative shows how she overcomes obstacles in her life by being strong and what she stands for. Jane was raised by a cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed, after becoming orphaned as a young child. There, a maid named Bessie treats her with kindness.
Mrs. Reed made the decision to send Jane to a charity school as a punishment one day. Though saying goodbye was painful for Jane and Bessie, they both had faith in her successful academic future. She was finally sent there, but the institution was extremely strict. The school, however, was not what Jane had anticipated. Mr. Brocklehurst, the Lowood School’s headmaster, was a callous and hypocritical person.
When she reaches adulthood and applies for a position as a governess in a household, the trauma of her childhood eventually fades for her. Jane worked as a governess for Mr. Rochester, with whom she formed a bond. She tries to understand what her place is in Mr. Rochester’s home.
The plot of the book is unpredictable and follows Jane as she matures into a young woman and faces her challenges. Like everyone else, Jane experienced ups and downs, but what set her apart from others was the way she consistently put her ideals and principles first. She is smart, loving, compassionate, and, most importantly, unafraid to be herself.
The book started out a little slow for me, but once it picked up speed for me, I found myself unable to put it down. The writing style is simple. The author conveys a warm genuineness that is difficult to resist, together with a strong determination and moral sense.
There is no question as to why Jane Eyre continues to be a favourite classic. I would say I loved Jane’s personality and enjoyed reading this book.