Final Reflections on Jane Eyre

1. Jane was presented with a very tough decision, whether or not she should stay with Mr. Rochester. If I was Jane I would have probably stayed with Mr. Rochester, because she really doesn't have anywhere to go. She doesn't have a family or any amount of money that's going to last her long. He really did seem to care about her and the situation with his wife would put him in a tough position. I know Jane is a very stubborn individual and leaving obviously was the best decision for her, but I couldn't stand the idea of wandering the streets with no money and no place to stay.

2. After reading Jane Eyre, I was surprised because I actually like the story. The first hundred pages were slow and I wasn't sure I'd actually finish it, but once it got going it was good. I really liked the love story behind it, it was something you wouldn't expect, especially around that time period. Relationships between a master and his governess were rare and I think it worked contribute to the overall read. Also, I didn't think I would like the Old English writting style , but as the story went on I got used to it and it actually started to grow on me.

3. I think this book should be taught in College Literature, because it does go well with the whole 'Coming of Age' theme this quarter. It shows what life was like for a teenager in the 1800s, it's a much different perspective then what we're used to. It also is written in a different text then most people are used to. In college we're going to have to read plenty of books written in Old English and I think that this was a good introduction to get us ready for college, before were thrown into it.