"This afternoon, instead of dreaming of Deepden...what a pity it was that, with his integrity and conscientiousness, he could see no further than the prerogatives of the Crown" (68).
Charlotte Bronte expresses her thoughts and opinions through Helen as well as Jane. Helen is very in tune with herself and has a very strong faith. She can hold herself up high even if she is continuously being shot down. If Jane is portraying Charlotte's lifestyle and thoughts, I believe that Helen is the character Charlotte wishes she could have been. Helen is comfortable in her skin and knows reality. She lives in the present and Jane looks up to her because of her belief system; it is as if there is nothing that can penetrate it. By Charlotte including the quote of a former king abusing power, it enables the reader to grasp the understanding of how power can change people. When one does not have so much material items it allows him to see the truth in most situations, while those who do carry a lot of possessions with them, it blocks their view so they are not fully aware of their actions. Charlotte passes her thoughts on power through Helen, which in turn lets Helen's character become more open to what is really occurring in the world, which creates a strong minded woman.
(No Outside Sources besides the book, Jane Eyre.)
Photo Credit:
"The Synagogue of Satan." The French Connection. 28 November 2009.
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