“Anybody may blame me who likes, when I add further, that, now and then, when I took a walk by myself in the grounds…that then I desired more of practical experience than I possessed; more of intercourse with my kind, of acquaintance with variety of character, than was here within my reach…It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.”
One of my all-time favorite works of classic fiction is Jane Eyre
, and I’ve read it several times (and will again!). This romantic, gothic, fictional autobiography portrays a young woman seeking to find a place in society where she can add value to others, as well as be valued herself. From the very start, the reader sympathizes with Jane and admires her courage in difficult circumstances. Abandoned, demoralized and betrayed as a child by those on whom she depends for care and protection, Jane has almost every disadvantage in a society which judges and rewards individuals for their external and superficial qualities, such as social status, wealth and beauty. But Jane does have qualities that serve her well – her wit and intelligence, her courage, and most importantly, her faith. Each situation she faces serves to give her more inner strength and confidence. She knows that while people may fail her, God never will, and He never does. Continue reading “Jane Eyre: A Heroine’s Quest for Home” →
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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