I think one of the main reasons we still read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is because the message is so timeless. I personally think it is also still around because it is such a good book and definitely an awesome story. Some of the things I think are so timeless about Jane Eyre is the memorable characters. Charlotte Bronte does a really good job describing and making the characters really come to life. The timeless thing about the characters is they are easy to relate to no matter what time period you are from. One of the things Jane struggles with is love. "Gentlemen in his station are not accustomed to marry their governesses" (Bronte, page 322, paragraph 5). This is something that people before her time, during her time, and forever after her time will most likely face. Another situation this book deals with that a person can relate to is simply working hard and fighting for what you want. Jane shows this by wanting a better life and not settling for less when it comes to life changing commitments. These are elements that one can learn from reading Jane Eyre. Another thing one can learn by reading this book is what real strength is. Jane's character to me, is an image of strength. She took so much garbage from the people around her yet did not let that hold her back from moving forward. This is a lesson that will forever be taught.
Bronte, Charlotte. The Illustrated Jane Eyre. New York: Viking Studio, 2006. Print.
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