Assignment 16

The first time I read this book I was a few years younger and I wasn’t very interested in it and didn’t give it much though. The second time, however, I thoroughly enjoyed it and am almost a little sad that the story has ended. I enjoyed every chapter in the book and it was one of those stories that are hard to put down. I think the movie version we watched was very accurate and kept the story line as original as they could. In most cases, the book is always better than the movie, and I definitely agree with that statement. Reading the book provides you with much more detail and allows you to develop a relationship of sorts with the characters. I love that the story had a bittersweet ending, rather than a sugar-coated happy ending. It shows that being in love isn’t always perfect, and that there are obstacles you have to overcome in order to live happily. Rochester and Jane will always be scarred by their past, but now they have each other, which will make life that much easier. This was a beautifully written book that is a perfect example of a bildungsroman. Jane goes through so many hardships in her life, turning her into a strong and independent woman. She grows into a happy and bright young woman with a world of opportunities facing her. Jane is such a strong character that she ends up rubbing off on other characters, making them grow as well.