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As to St. John Rivers, he left England: he went to India. He entered on the path he had marked for himself; he pursues it still. A more resolute, indefatigable pioneer never wrought amidst rocks and dangers. Firm, faithful, and devoted, full of energy, and zeal, and truth, he labours for his race; he clears their painful way to improvement; he hews down like a giant the prejudices of creed and caste that encumber it. He may be stern; he may be exacting; he may be ambitious yet; but his is the sternness of the warrior Great heart, who guards his pilgrim convoy from the onslaught of Apollyon. His is the exaction of the apostle, who speaks but for Christ, when he says—“Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” His is the ambition of the high master-spirit, which aims to fill a place in the first rank of those who are redeemed from the earth—who stand without fault before the throne of God, who share the last mighty victories of the Lamb, who are called, and chosen, and faithful 去书内
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    This excerpt from Jane Eyre throbs with St. John Rivers’ unyielding religious fervor, his words a stark echo of his single - minded devotion to divine calling. The rhythmic repetition of divine announcements and eager responses lays bare his rigid, duty - bound soul, contrasting sharply with Jane’s pursuit of passionate, equal love. Brontë masterfully uses this dialogue to carve St. John’s austere character, highlighting the novel’s exploration of faith, desire, and the clash between spiritual obligation and human longing.

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