The writings of the book, Jane Eyre , reveal many characteristics of Charlotte Bronte, as an author, which includes her values and attitudes. One of the major values that really stuck out to me was determination. This was seen repeatably throughout the entire book. Jane was determined to be loved, work hard, and in some cases simply survive in the many struggles faced in this novel. Some of these situations include: being "raised" by a heartless aunt surrounded by a merciless family and household, trying her best to get an education at a school with the worst conditions possible, having a heart breaking realization about a man she knew she loves, and struggling to survive without having anyone to turn to. The situation where I think Jane showed the most determination was when she had just ran away from Thornfield Hall and was seriously dying when she saw a light in the distance and pushed herself forward to this slim image of hope. "The light was yet there; shining dim, but constant, through the rain" (Bronte, page 402, paragraph 2). Charlotte Bronte's attitude towards the story consisted of grace and compassion, for because of Jane Eyre's determination, she was able to overcome every hardship thrown at her. Bronte writes the novel from the perspective of an innocent, intelligent, plain, young girl.
Bronte, Charlotte. The Illustrated Jane Eyre. New York: Viking Studio, 2006. Print.
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