Assignment 14

Jane has been through so much in her life and it is nice to finally be able to see her settle down and discover family. She has been living with three kind people whom she has come to like immensely, and then figures out that they are her cousins. I think Charlotte Bronte did an excellent job revealing the truth by keeping the reader on edge the entire time. The aspect of religion has always been a negative one in this novel, with the exception of Helen Burns. St John seems to torture himself by following his religion so intensely. He denies himself love, friendship and happiness. St John is in love with Rosamond Oliver, a beautiful heiress who shares the same feelings for him. He will not let himself get involved however, because she would not be the right sort of wife for missionary work. Mr. Brocklehurst was a cruel, hypocritical man who believed in a life of modesty and plainness. He however, stole from the school throughout his time there to help support his secretly lavish lifestyle. Grace Poole was a drunken, haggardly woman who’s only job was to be Bertha Mason’s keeper. She is an intimidating person who looks as though she could easily harm someone, but never does. She does not seem to be a very religious person, not having many personal standards or beliefs.