I have always said that I did not like this novel. I never liked it. From the first time that I read it in High School to the last time I read it in college I hated it.
Now I will be the first to admit that it is a well written novel. It deserves its place in classic literature. It is one of many classics that I have grown to hate. Again just because I hate them doesn't mean that they are not good. It just means that I don't like the story, characters, etc.
With Jane Eyre my biggest problem is with Rochester. From the first he lies. He lies to the community and he lies to Jane about the fact that he is married. I am sorry that a mistake in his youth has tied him to a mad woman. That makes his situation very difficult and he does not deserve his fate. I feel that he should not use that as an excuse. If he truly loved Jane as much as he said he does his first concern would be for her. All he thinks about is what he wants. If he wants her happiness, he would know and understand that she could not live a lie and still be the person that he fell in love with. He never seems sorry that he has lied. He is only sorry that he got caught.
I hope that I have explained myself well. I really tried not to rant and I am not responsible for what Michelle my say about it ;).
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I have to agree that the lying thing is annoying and upsetting. But it is fiction, and it's interesting how Bronte has set up two so very different characters (perfection and totally flawed) and throws them together to see what happens.
I think if I were to rewrite Jane Eyre, I would have Rochester end up alone, and Jane would find somebody who deserves her. But there's no way I'm going down that road. I have my own novels to write!
Thank you Thank you! I could not agree more. I HATE THIS BOOK! Mental illness runs in my family, so I'm not really keen on the idea that if I go loopy someday, Ben could just lock me up in a tour and look for a better wife. Rochester is a LIAR and his is selfish and mean. Yeah for Jane's character for rising above all the tribulation in her life and helping Rochester become a better person, but I think she deserves MUCH BETTER. I almost married a Rochester and even weirder he kind of looks like the guy who plays the part in the movie. EW EW EW!
I like it quite a bit, so I'm an outcast here.
It's actually my favorite book for a cold winter day with a mug of apple cider.
Just found the blog, through Glam's. Very interesting.
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