In Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, Jane Eyre, Jane goes through tribulations that no one else ever will. Jane, a resentful ten-year-old girl at first, transforms into a stately, likeable governess, showing improvement in both character and spirit. There were memorable moments, however, that stood out brazenly against the rest, bursting with significance to her life. These particular instances do show maturity in Jane's way of thought, from yelling at her cruel aunt to deciding to refuse a marriage proposal.
             In chapter four, Jane has had enough of her life in her aunt's home at Gateshead, as can be displayed by her fantastic outburst. In short, Jane disowns her family, severing all remaining ties she has with any known relatives as she bellows, "I will never call you aunt again as long as I live" (30). Obviously, Jane demands love; well, it can't be said that she's to blame. Surely everyone can relate to trying hard to succeed and only finding failure in the end. Disrespectful as this little explosion may seem, Jane deserves a pat on the back. She took a step towards liberty, and now boarding school is ahead of her. Of course, this is a lovely example of why people say to not brew one's emotions for too long.
             Going way forward, Jane makes the reader proud by exhibiting a strong sense of integrity while deciding to accept Mr. Rochester's marriage proposal. In chapter twenty-seven, Jane drives herself mentally mad – momentarily – while she has a time of non-verbal vacillation. She can't bring herself to say "yes" to Mr. Rochester, even through she knows he loves her truly and deeply. The reason is that Mr. Rochester is still legally married to another woman, Bertha Mason, and marrying him would mean making herself his mistress, not his wife. Fortunately, she comprehends that God has given her laws by which she must live, and she does, saving her self-re...