Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is a semi-autobiographical novel about the pain experienced by women who are unable to freely choose their own destiny and love. The book shows the plight and pain faced by women in society at the time, and aims to draw attention to gender equality.
Jane Eyre's determination to love and fight and her rebellious spirit of not being satisfied with the status quo are admirable. At the end of the novel, she succeeds in inheriting a large inheritance and lives happily with her beloved Mr. Rochester. This ending is very moving, and it also expresses a good desire for happiness and freedom.
Some people may wonder how an orphan daughter, who is not outstanding, can stand out among many cousins, successfully inherit the inheritance and be happy?
When I reread Jane Eyre, I realized that a person's best qualities are often hidden in her person's life, and that what is special is often inconspicuous. There are several virtues of Jane Eyre that are instructive and worth emulating.
One: Be responsible for your lover
In those days, Mr. Rochester's father was extremely greedy and unwilling to share his property with his son. But he did not want to see his son get nothing, so he devised a scheme to get Mr. Rochester to marry Bertha Mason, the daughter of a wealthy friend of his, for a fortune of thirty thousand pounds. It's quite a dramatic story, fascinating, and has some historical value.
Mr. Rochester, who was caught up in Bertha's beauty at the time, did not anticipate that the Bertha family had a genetic history of mental illness. Soon after, Bertha was also plagued by the disease. Inevitably, Bertha's appearance did not predict as her gentle, cultivated appearance, but was a vulgar, rude, and stupid person. This story teaches us that it is very important to have a deep understanding of each other's family and genetic history.
Because she was often sick and hurting, Mr. Rochester had to lock her up in the attic. This measure, while brutal, is motivated by the protection of others and herself.
When Jane Eyre learned the truth, she did not hesitate to say to Rochester: "I don't think we can get married, and at the same time you are not qualified to do so." Her expression is formal, but relaxed and natural.
Rochester thought Bertha was both beautiful and wealthy, and therefore wanted to marry her. In this way, you can not only get a beautiful partner, but also get the right to divide the property of your father-in-law's family.
In fact, with this 30,000 pounds of wealth, he became a wealthy and successful man.
These benefits were all obtained by marrying Bertha. Since he had expectations in this marriage, he naturally had to make corresponding contributions, one of which was to take care of his sick wife for life.
This passage describes a marriage of equal exchange. I'm sure Bertha's father would have thought the same way before agreeing to marry his daughter to this poor boy. This kind of marriage, although it may seem incomprehensible in today's society, was a normal choice at the time.
When Bertha gets out of control, Rochester is responsible and duty-bound. Even if she was as terrible as his nightmare, he would not dare to abandon her and must ensure that she was taken care of in the best possible way. He understands that he is responsible for his actions and therefore must take care of his wife in the best possible way. It's his mission, and no matter how difficult it is, he will do his best.
If Rochester breaks his promise and marries Jane Eyre again, he will become a spurned immoral person, ridiculed and criticized by the public, and even a typical representative of moral turpitude. It has been abandoned by people from beginning to end, and has become the target of criticism by others.
Jane Eyre knew this, too, and said to Rochester, "I want you to live innocently and go to heaven when you die." ”
Because they love each other deeply, they don't want each other to suffer unjustly. Knowing that her presence would affect Rochester's reputation, she decided to turn down his marriage proposal and stay away from him. It was a natural decision that showed her noble character and remarkable understanding of love.
She is a kind and upright person who will not be deceived by lust and will not bend her waist for money. When her lover is emotionally confused and unable to make a judgment, she decisively makes decisions for him, thus avoiding the possibility of him being attacked by public opinion. This kind of straightforwardness and courage is also important in our lives.
When it comes to feelings, few women can stay as sane and sober as she does.
I love you dearly, so I don't want to see you hurt or judged. Even if I would have hurt myself by leaving, I have not regretted it in the slightest. This manifestation is a manifestation of Jane Eyre's responsibility to her lover, and my love is deep and long-lasting, more precious than any promise, whenever and wherever it is.
2. Be dedicated to your loved ones
On her deathbed, Jane Eyre's aunt revealed a secret that distressed her: three years earlier, Jane Eyre's own uncle had written to inquire about her and expressed his wish to adopt her as an adopted daughter so that she could inherit the estate after his death. The news shocked Jane Eyre and made her regret that she had not been able to become one of her relatives, although it had no specific impact on her future.
Jane Eyre's selfish aunt hid the letter from her, and lied to her uncle that she had died of illness.
A sentence came out of her aunt's mouth, and Jane Eyre's rich and happy life was ruined. The same thing happens to anyone, and it is difficult to control their emotions and want to reprimand the perpetrator for their faults.
Jane Eyre's reaction was unexpected. She was not angry or disappointed by her aunt's behavior. On the contrary, she was relieved to learn that her aunt had taken such an action to avenge her rebellion. Jane Eyre explained to her aunt that her protest was only due to youthful impulse, and that she had no ill intentions. The incident made her feel more mature and tolerant.
The original intention of "Jane Eyre" was to allow my aunt to release the unbearable past and step into another world with a peaceful mind. However, my aunt was not grateful for this.
After my aunt died, she was the only one who was really close to me, saddened by my aunt's departure, and sincerely prayed for her. It comforted me because she is a genuinely friendly and caring person.
On the contrary, Jane Eyre's two cousins, as her own daughters, showed no emotion, one refused to see her mother's last side on the grounds of excuses, and even refused to see her body, while the other cousin glanced indifferently at her mother's body and then left quietly. This indifferent response seems to reflect in part the complexity of family relationships and the way cousins deal with complex feelings between their mothers.
Ever since Jane Eyre's aunt fell ill, her two daughters seemed to be unconcerned about her health and health. This attitude is clearly not appropriate.
Jane Eyre traveled a long way to visit her aunt. She has a firm belief and always guards her aunt's side, whether she recovers or dies. Even though her aunt did not show welcome, Jane Eyre remained steadfast in her companionship.
The world has struck me, but I have responded with songs.
Since the other party is a relative, even if it is different, it cannot eliminate the kindness of her aunt who raised her when she was a child. Even though she was suffering from the pain, it was her aunt's three meals a day and a warm shelter that saved her from the pain of wandering. No matter what happens, she will always be grateful to her aunt.
Jane Eyre cared for her seriously ill aunt, not just out of gratitude, but out of righteousness. Such an open-mindedness is not comparable to ordinary people. Although some people say that they are fighting against Mien, this does not apply to Jane Eyre. Her actions demonstrate her noble character and selfless dedication.
Learning to be grateful is a virtue, whether it is a rice or a rice, you must be grateful. However, if a person has no conscience, even if you give him a thousand gold, he will only hate you in his heart.
My aunt and uncle had two daughters, and they were examples of a complete contrast to Jane Eyre.
Jane Eyre's kindness towards her aunt is the highlight of her character, praising her for her loyalty and nobility. In stark contrast to her ruthless cousins, this righteousness is even more evident in her character. At the same time, it also strengthened her uncle's determination to leave her inheritance. The whole story strikes a balance between this glittering character figure and the steadfast preservation of the family legacy.
Three: Sincerely love life
When Jane Eyre is rescued by the three John siblings, she has nowhere else to go. Eventually, she settled in a small, backward village and began her work as a teacher. The conditions in which she lived were not as good as before, and the teaching tasks were more onerous. had to wear many hats, and the entire school could only be run by her. Despite this, Jane Eyre remained steadfast in her duty to bring knowledge and inspiration to her students.
The working environment is harsh and hard, not to mention the loneliness when you are alone. Even John worries about whether she'll be able to hold on.
John was surprised to find that Jane Eyre's enthusiasm and enthusiasm for her work far exceeded his expectations. He was delighted by this discovery.
She quickly overcame various teaching challenges and devoted herself to the cause of education. Her hard work has borne fruit, and the students have made significant progress, becoming more elegant and tidy, and becoming smarter and more studious.
The improvement of students' grades is undoubtedly the most important thing for parents. Jane Eyre's outstanding performance was deeply appreciated and remembered by the parents. Not only did she win the admiration of her local parents, but she also became a hot focal point in the small village.
Faced with a much worse life than before, Jane Eyre did not complain or face it negatively. Instead, she adjusts her mindset and gets her job done with 100% enthusiasm. Her tenacity and positive attitude are worth learning from.
At that time, she was deeply hurt by emotional trauma and almost became a rich wife, but this did not affect her enthusiasm and tenacity. She bravely embraced new lives and challenges.
This woman has a rare sober mind and strong will, qualities that give her a new lease of life in the small village. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude towards her work have not only won the love of students and parents, but also enhanced her self-worth and a more fulfilling spiritual life. This quality is very rare and deeply admired.
Jane Eyre and Rochester are deeply in love, but they can stay sober and refuse to live as a rich lady at their fingertips and turn away, which eliminates the possibility of Rochester's disrepute, which is called "benevolence";
Jane Eyre has a grudge against her aunt, and even without Jane Eyre's knowledge, she falsely pretended that Jane Eyre was dead, and selfishly rejected the rich uncle's intention to donate a bequest, but because her aunt was about to die, Jane Eyre still decided to let go of the past and sincerely tried to reconcile with her aunt, which is called "loyalty";
Jane Eyre agreed to become a teacher in a small village, but instead of hastily living her life, she was determined to do what she said and complete her teaching tasks with enthusiasm and positivity. It is because of her sincerity and honesty that she has received great recognition and affection from students and parents, which is known as "integrity".
This is one of the particularly shining points of Jane Eyre, and the brightest part of her humanity. The rich uncle was worried that her inheritance would be handed over to someone he could trust. He entrusted a lawyer to look for her as much as he could, to put the inheritance in her hands, because only someone like Jane Eyre could make better use of the wealth. She is really trustworthy.
If a woman has the virtues of love, loyalty, and integrity, her life will continue to grow upwards and become better and better. As long as you keep doing your part, even if the dream is slow to come true, it will eventually come true.