Jane Eyre Essay – Mr. Rochester
             In Bronte's novel Jane Eyre, a premise of self-government is depicted. This novel was written during the Victoria Period, at a time where the social order was restricted and repressed. Jane is constantly seeking ways in which she can attain her autonomy. Through out her unfortunate childhood, she was neglected and forced to endure the hardship of being an orphan due to the death of both her mother and father. She ultimately became a discarded orphan. Throughout her life, she faced many impediments, but male superiority seemed to be the most challenging. During her childhood, Jane was able to form a couple of devoted friendships with two people that had an impact on her life. First there was Helen Burns, a more intellectual girl. Then the school superintendent, Miss Evans was also benevolent to her also. They treated Jane with compassion and poise. Even though Jane faced many challenges in her life's travels, none seemed more exigent than her encounters with Mr. Rochester.
             During the time this novel was written men felt that women should be subservient to men "the whole education of women ought to be relative to men to please them, to be useful to them, to make themselves loved..." (289) Jane grew up thinking that this was how it was suppose to be, so when Mr. Rochester was introduced into her life, I get the impression that she felt she had no choice but to accept what ever conditions he laid on the table. Jane secured employment at Thornfield as a governess, where Mr. Rochester was master. While at Thornfield Jane struggled with the master/servant identification. In my opinion she struggled with the fact that some people were thought to be more 'superior' than her. This is where the majority of her problem came about. Even though she was never formally introduced to Mr. Rochester, when their paths did cross she felt that it was egotistical of him not to present...