Thursday, January 19, 2012
Proudly Poor
Throughout the time that Jane wanders through the "wilderness" of England as it were, I became so irritated with her character that I wanted to stop reading. While I understand her apparent need to leave Thornfield, I don't understand why she couldn't take something of worth with her. She could have at least sold the pearl necklace instead of leaving it behind as part of her former life. She's too proud to take anything from Rochester, leaving her absolutely destitute. I do give her some credit; in begging she slightly redeems herself. I don't think Jane ever finds a happy medium between her stubborn strength and her weak nature. She's never so strong as she was when she was a child.
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That is just it, Jane is proud and strong. She made it before without the help of anybody, why does she have to rely on someone now? She is strong and independent and will always find her way! I don't think Jane is weak-natured at all, she is not willing to submit to anyone and that is why she is such a great heroine!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I have to agree with about the sections on Jane in the wilderness. In some moments in this section, Jane's physical weakness seems to overpower her strong character. For example, on page 275, Jane says, "I could do nothing and go nowhere!" Jane also mentions her "weary, trembling limbs." Jane's weakness is such a contrast to the spunky, outspoken girl that we met at the beginning of the book.
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