Jane Eyre Analytical Essay

Jane Eyre Analytical Essay A person’s character is shaped by the people he/she has met along with the places he/she has been. While growing up it is hard to recognize how one’s moral code is shaping and forming. In the gothic novel, Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte writes as if she is an older, matured Jane. She reminisces on her past and the people who affected her. Each place that Jane ventures to throughout the novel accompanies people who will largely impact the type of person she becomes. Jane’s moral growth can be seen by analyzing her experiences at Gateshead, Thornfield, and Moor house. While growing up at Gateshead, Jane is exposed to the cruelty of the world. At Gateshead Jane lives with her Aunt Reed, her cousins John, Georgiana, and Eliza. From a young age Jane has already experienced a great amount of loss in her life including the loss of her mother, father, and uncle Reed. John is very harsh to Jane and torments her frequently, and she is always blamed for John’s actions. Her aunt, Mrs. Reed, never truly showed her love or care. Her attitude is hostile and belligerent. Later in the story it is revealed that Aunt Reed feels like this because her husband cared more for Jane than his own children. Jane was abused mentally and physically, her cousin John even threw a book at her. The only person who lived at Gateshead that showed Jane any consideration was Bessie, the maid. Bessie saw to it that Jane received the right treatment when she fell ill. Mr. Lloyd, the Reeds’ apothecary was called by Bessie to check up on Jane. Mr. Lloyd listens to Jane when she explains how horribly she is being treated by all of the Reeds. He then sees to it that Jane be moved into a boarding school, Lowood, for girls where she can receive a proper and just education. Jane’s experience at Gateshead taught her how to be independent. Once at Thornfield, Jane finds herself falling in love with a man who owns a dark secret. Jane adjusts to