"Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt, where she endures loneliness and cruelty, and at a charity school with a harsh regime. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she takes a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre (1847) dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom." -Back CoverI feel like I shouldn't even critique this literary classic so I will just say that I am a sucker for any love story. I admired Jane's spirit and her strength. I loved her school friend Helen Burns and her teacher Miss Temple. I admired Jane's integrity. I cheated, however, when she left Thornfield Hall, because I wanted to see if she and Rochester would wind up together in the end and so I read the last few chapters. Hey, I cheated in the 7th Harry Potter as well and I will most likely cheat with Breaking Dawn this weekend! I liked the fact that Jane & Rochester were drawn together for reasons other than good looks and that their love was real and true.
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I also loved Jane Eyre when I read it in highschool. It is one of the few books back then that I read cover to cover in the time given to us. Its a great classic that I need to read again.
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