"'If Saul could have had you for his David...been exorcised without the aid of the harp'"(506).
Mr. Rochester explains to Jane her effects on him. He is completely engrossed in Jane and praises her up till she can no longer handle anymore. By Mr. Rochester saying that she could have calmed Saul without a harp is confessing the strong hold Jane has on him and his admiration for her. It is said that music calms the beast within, and that is what David did with his harp whenever Saul was taken over by an evil spirit. Charlotte includes this comparison to create another image of Jane. She appears to have a light surrounding her in the eyes of Mr. Rochester and it guides him through his life in ways she is unable to even imagine. Charlotte appears to carry a large faith, or at least hold a lot of knowledge about biblical times and the beliefs Christians preserve. As she writes her novel she appears to be informing the reader about God and her opinions of the wrong and right things to do in life. She is trying to draw a bigger picture about her perception as she writes her story. From what she has written of, it could be that Bronte believes in level-headed thinking and committing actions with a clear mind. She speaks of calming Mr. Rochester through Jane's being. She could also be claiming that one person is able to help another person out just from being who they are.
"David and Saul." Internet Bible Church. 27 November 2009. September 1996.
http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/davidjon.htm
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"Pulpit." LibArt.com. 28 November 2o09.
http://www.lib-art.com/artgallery/19372-pulpit-giovanni-pisano.html
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