The world is not gentle to you, then let me be your world

Elaina 2022-10-02 09:31:41

Jane Eyre (1996)
8.0
1996 / France, Italy, England, America / Drama Love / Franco Zeffirelli / Charlotte Gainsbourg William Hurt
Jane Eyre
8.5
[English] Charlotte Bronte / 2010 / Yilin Press

I was impressed when Jane Eyre expressed her innermost feelings. She said: "I am not afraid of sailing, but the distance from the sea makes me leave."

She knew her wishful thinking and all the impossibility; she knew that reality would repel her; she knew that she was about to be separated from the person she loved; she knew that she had to bring blessings and leave silently.

Until the end, the author handed us the best answer.

Jane Eyre did not love Edward because he lost that beautiful house; not because Edward was blind; not because Edward was disabled. She loves his people, his everything, not just money and fame. She was willing to be his servant; to be his eye; even to be his wife.

"If the world is not gentle, can you let me try it? I will be your world."

I can see from it that the highest state of love is as pure as a clear spring, without being polluted by the surrounding air and dust. I also saw a person's firm belief and lofty pursuit.

"I like that people I love keep calling my name, it's affectionate and needy."

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Jane Eyre quotes

  • Jane Eyre: I received a letter this morning. If you please, sir, I want leave of absence.

    Mr. Rochester: Why?

    Jane Eyre: Because of an old lady who is sick.

    Mr. Rochester: What old lady?

    Jane Eyre: Her name is Mrs. Reed. She is my aunt.

    Mr. Rochester: I thought you said you didn't have any relatives.

    Jane Eyre: None that would own me, sir. Mrs. Reed cast me off when I was a child.

    Mr. Rochester: Then why must you go rushing off to see her?

    Jane Eyre: She's dying. I can't ignore her dying wish.

    Mr. Rochester: [pause] You won't be persuaded to stay?

    Jane Eyre: No, sir. I will return to Thornfield.

    Mr. Rochester: So you and I must say goodbye?

    Jane Eyre: Yes, sir.

    Mr. Rochester: And how does one perform that ceremony? Teach me, I am not quite up to it.

    Jane Eyre: They say "farewell," or any other form they prefer.

    Mr. Rochester: Farewell, Miss Eyre. At the present. Is that all?

    Jane Eyre: Yes, sir.

    Mr. Rochester: Then we shake hands.

    [shakes her hand]

    Mr. Rochester: Remember your promise.

  • Jane Eyre: [angry at Rochester] How can you be so stupid? How can you be so cruel? Just because I'm poor and plain, I'm not without feelings.