Jane Eyre

Helmer 2022-12-27 21:05:18

In today's view, such a story, such a protagonist, may not have too much novelty and uniqueness. However, one hundred and fifty years ago, in Victorian England, the aristocrats and rich people in society were full of ambitions, priests and priests had a mighty "charism", strict hierarchy, numerous customs, money first, men's supremacy, and in literature, gentlemen and ladies gathered together. , the banquet and dance parties are full of stories. Suddenly, among the many heroes and heroines, a little woman with no talent and no appearance emerged. She has a novel and unique concept and a stubborn and stubborn personality. She even dares to criticize religious undertakings, laugh at social customs, despise status and financial resources, and advocate equality between men and women. , and sincere feelings, frank and candid. She truly reproduces the rough encounters and courageous pursuits of the little character Jane Eyre for 30 years, delicately narrates the difficult living conditions and complex psychological activities of the heroine, opposes the suppression and destruction of human nature, and praises women's independence, self-respect and self-improvement. Spirit. The works express personal warm feelings and have a very rich imagination.

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  • 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.