Does the Final Chapter of Brontes Jane Eyre Fit with the...

The final chapter’s of Bronte’s Jane Eyre have been a subject of discussion since it’s first publication. Many say the the ending does not fit and other argue that it does. There is a lot of evidence pointing to the latter. The conclusion reveals the fate of Mr. Rochester and Jane, Adele, and of St. John. All of the endings, a mixture of both happy and tragic, to fit with the entire story and can explained because of the Victorian era. This essay will argue that the conclusion of this novel, more specifically that Jane does go back to Mr. Rochester, is extremely fitting to both the plot and the essence of the novel. Many people have an issue with the ending because of the fate of Mr. Rochester. They feel him being disfigured and blind is†¦show more content†¦Jane still has her independence even though she goes back to him. Not only does the relationship even out, the biggest way Jane keeps her independence and her character traits is that she chooses to go back to Rochester. She sets aside her brain and uses her heart fully in making the decision. â€Å"It was my time to assume ascendency. My powers were in play and in force,† (301). She went back to Rochester and married him because she wanted to. She did not need to marry Rochester for his money or his social status, she married him because she wanted to. One of the biggest themes of Jane Eyre is the ideal woman and the struggle between choosing to be passionate or suppressing it. At the very end, it is most fitting for the character to develop in such a way that she chooses to be passionate. During the time of the novel as well, women were meant to suppress their wants and desires but the novel is very ahead of it’s time. It’s showing that it is perfectly alright to marry for love and marriage won’t make you lose your independence. The happy ending for Mr. Rochester and Jane are not the only fitting thing about the ending. Adà ¨le’s fate is al so very fitting for the plot and the English Victorian era. There was always a parallel between little Adà ¨le and Jane when she was younger. Both were orphans, and both were eventually sent away to a terribly run school. It would only make sense, that Jane, having gone through this, would