Jane Eyre's classic independent spunk and orphan tale can be seen throughout movie and novels today. Written by Charlotte Brontë, it is a tale of a young girl who grows up as a orphan in her Aunt's home. Never accepted as one of the family and considered more as a servant, Jane was sent to a school, Lowood, where she spends the rest of her childhood. Pursuing teaching, she becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall under Mr. Rochester. Falling in love with her employer, Jane believes them to be married. However, a secret kept by Mr. Rochester causes the relationship to subside and Jane to run away. Happening across a house she meets the River siblings, St. John, Mary, and Diana. Throughout the novel, the themes of independence, social class, and appearences are prevalent especially in Jane herself. She is constantly dealing with others looking down upon her and her profession. However, Bronte also includes many allusion from the bible, like Samson and Delilah. These give the story a more complex plot than a silly love story.
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