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This 5 page paper compares a critique of “Jane Eyre” to the book itself, and argues that although the critic’s view is interesting, it remains unconvincing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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novel. The paper argues that the essay, though interesting, is flawed because Rodas has distorted Rochesters character to make her point. Discussion In her essay, Julia Miele Rodas argues that
many scholars have seen Bertha, Rochesters mad first wife, as an avatar or representative of Jane herself. That is, Bertha acts out Janes secret fantasies, those desires she cannot act
upon given the bonds of the society in which she lives (Rodas, 2003). But her main point is that Berthas spirit is embodied or, as she puts it, "migrates" into
her husband-Edward Fairfax Rochester (Rodas, 2003, p. 151). She is not suggesting actual possession here, but seems to imply that some of Berthas madness, as well as a physical resemblance,
exists between Bertha and Rochester. Frankly, its difficult to see the comparison: Bertha is completely mad, tries to kill Rochester and ultimately burns down Thornfield Hall and dies in the
flames. She is a creature of strong passion, and with a tremendous sense of injury, which together eventually drive her mad; in fact, she apparently has a predisposition to madness.
None of these would seem to apply to Jane, who survives a dreadful childhood and a ghastly education at Lowood School, and grows up to be a strong, intelligent, and
fearless young woman who is more than a match for Rochester. Jane is passionate, yes, but not with the madness that drives Bertha; her passion is a passion to be
her own person and to make her own way in the world. Bront? makes it clear (within the bounds of her day) that when it comes to marriage and all
that it entails, including physical love, Jane is not going to be blushing and shy, but a full and eager participant; on her wedding day, she is an "ardent, expectant
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