Other Characters’ Influence on Jane Eyre’s Development
Charlotte Brontë’s book, Jane Eyre, follows the life of the title character as she grows up as an orphan, receives her education as a charity school, finds work with a wealthy family as a governess, and unexpectedly finds family and love. Throughout the stages of Jane’s life, many characters have a direct influence on her character and the decisions she makes. While almost everyone Jane meets has influence, three characters that make the most difference in Jane’s life are Mrs. Reed, Miss Temple, and Mr. Rochester. Mrs. Reed, Jane’s adopted mother and Mistress of Gateshead, has influence over ...
