Jane Eyre is the main character in the novel of the same name written by Charlotte Bronte. She is a fictional character, but her emotions and feelings remain in the hearts and minds of her readers. Jane's amazing story of her ability to persevere throughout her childhood and come out a better person is quite extraordinary. Jane is a respected woman with whom everyone can find a bit of himself or herself in. Jane's life story is greatly admired by women around the world due to the nature of her character. She searches for love and acceptance and she finds it in every place she is. Also, she was a very strong woman in the days that women were not allowed to be self-reliant. Bronte takes her readers throughout a voyage of Jane's life, and shows her journey through self-discovery and self-development. Jane Eyre is a heroine who refuses to blend into the traditional female position of subservience and who stands up for her beliefs. Through the duration of the novel, Jane demonstrates her "self-love" that is often an influential emotion leading to drastic and hasty reactions. This leads Jane on her way to turning into the woman she dreams of becoming.
             In the very opening few chapters, Jane takes a stand for herself and presents her bruised ego, pride, and maturity. Mrs. Reed dismisses her place in the family as Jane is physically and emotionally removed from her "family's" activities. Mrs. Reed treats Jane disrespectfully and cruelly. She accuses Jane of being deceitful and a troublesome girl in front of Mr. Brocklehurst, the master of Lowood School. Jane is so hurt by this accusation that she cannot stop herself from defending her well being, and she stands up to her aunt. Jane's first sign of self-discovery develops when she faces her aunt and the ignorance she received from her in the earlier part of her childhood. "I was left there alone-winner of the field. It was the hardest battle I had fought and...