affection and is deeply hurt when she is scolded. Jane goes as far to say, If others dont love me, I would rather die than live. Helens response, You think to much of the love of human beings, (69). Through example Helen teaches Jane too. Helen is punished by, Miss Scatcherd because her finger nails were not clean. Jane wonders why she just took it and did not fight back. Jane says, When we are struck without a reason, we should strike back again very hard; I am sure we should . . . Helen replies, Love you enemies; bless them that curse you . . . (56). When Helen is dying of Typhus she reminds Jane, I believe: I have faith: I am going to God, (82). Jane is able to draw strength from Helens faith, making her stronger. Helens messages guide Jane through her turbulent life. This is how Jane learns not to worry so much how other think of her. Jane leaves Lowood for Thornfield, she is both older and wiser but she still is unfulfilled. Pursuing a new position as a governess, Jane hopes her new life will make her whole. At first she is bored by her work. Then Rochester totally transforms her life. She says, . . . my only feelings to you must be gratitude and devotion, (270). Jane is not as rebellious as she once was as a child, which shows growth in her. She gives into Rochester. It is proven when she says, Do you I can stay to become nothing to you? (268). Due to society and her physical appearance, Jane does not she herself as Rochesters equal. Jane is not rich and is not pretty. She says, It is my spirit that addresses your spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave, and we stood at Gods feet, equal- as we are! (268). When Rochester proposes marriage to Jane it totally takes her by surprise. Rochester fills her emptiness. Jane grows when she takes Helens advise. Mrs. Reed is on her deathbed and Jane actually comes back to Gateshead to see her. She said she would never call her Aunt again but she did, She is at the lodge, aunt. (2...
