Jane Eyre's character is revealed by what she does and says throughout the novel. One of the first things we learn about her character is when John Reed is picking on Jane and wrestling with her and in return, Jane fights back (12). This says that even as a young child, Jane believed in justness and she would stand up for herself. Her quality of being kind and caring is shown when Mr. Rochester falls off his horse and Jane offers to help him in any way she can so that he could get back on his horse (172). Another trait which Jane possessed is that she would always speak her mind. When Mr. Rochester asks Jane if she thinks that he is hideous, she says "Very, sir: you always were, you know" without hesitation or fear (668). Yet, she does show a couple signs of timidity. When Jane would go to talk with Mr. Rochester in the evenings, at first, she did not feel so compelled to stay and converse (203). Also, during the party, Jane made sure to stay out of the way, not say a word, and even tried to leave early (267). It also seemed as if Jane was arrogant about love. She grew up with a mean aunt and cousins, strict teachers, a best friend who died, and she never knew her parents. Initially, I think that Jane was trying to fill a void in her life. Mr. Rochester made her feel loved like no one else had before and she fell in love with him (376).
Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. New York: Reader's Digest, 1984. Print.
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