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Notes on Jane Eyre Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a classic 19th-century Gothic novel and a profound exploration of female independence, self-respect and love. The story follows Jane Eyre, an orphan with a tough childhood, who grows from a lonely, wronged girl into a strong, self-reliant woman through her experiences at Lowood School, as a governess at Thornfield Hall, and her final reunion with Mr. Rochester. Jane’s core character lies in her unyielding pursuit of equality and dignity in relationships. She rejects the traditional female role of obedience and dependency, declaring “I am not an angel” and demanding genuine emotional equality with Rochester. Their love is tested by Rochester’s hidden secret—his insane wife Bertha Mason, which forces Jane to leave to preserve her self-respect. The novel also weaves in themes of morality, fate and the conflict between passion and reason. Brontë uses first-person narration to make Jane’s inner thoughts vivid and authentic, while Gothic elements like the mysterious Thornfield Hall add tension. Jane Eyre remains timeless because it gives voice to the desire of ordinary women for self-actualization, proving that true beauty and worth come from a noble and independent soul.