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Rochester (Jane as a fairy (On multiple occasions in the novel, he refers…
Rochester
Jane as a fairy
On multiple occasions in the novel, he refers to Jane as being magical
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Shows that he thinks she is better, more pure than him
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Loses his sight
It is significant that he loses his sight once Jane leaves; it shows that he can't see clearly without her; shows his dependence upon her
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However, in a way it enables him to see more clearly; he realises that what he was going to do was wrong: I did wrong, I would have sullied my innocent flower
He also regains a relationship with God: I began sometimes to pray; very brief prayers they were, but very sincere - again shows how Jane leaving him has benefitted him
His appearance
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Jane's descriptions of him as not being particularly handsome, despite being in love with him, shows the strength of her feelings and their relationship
Not perfect
Part of his appeal, is that he is not perfect - not an unattainable, handsome and kind person (far from it)
had he been a handsome, heroic-looking young gentleman
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Necessary to separate
It is shown that it was necessary for him to spend time apart from Jane, that he had not orchestrated
Up until now, he had always got his own way so it was important for things not to go his way for once
It made him appreciate what he was missing, and showed him the error of his ways as he had time to reflect
Obsessed by Jane
In a way, his love for Jane becomes almost obsessive - he becomes willing to commit a crime for her
Arguably, until she leaves him, he is more in love with the fact that he can have her, that she is a change from Bertha. It takes her separation from him for him to realise her true worth
He becomes literally blinded by love: I had green eyes, reader, but you must excuse the mistake; for him they were new-dyed I suppose
Explanations
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R; Since happiness is irrevocably denied me, I have a right to get pleasure out of life; and I will get it, cost what it may
J; Then you will degenerate still more, sir
Self-pitying
He is definitely self pitying, as he tries to justify his actions
You shall see what sort of being I was cheated into espousing, and judge whether or not I had a right to break the compact and seek sympathy with something at least human
Tries to control Jane
He does try to control Jane, almost subversively, throughout the novel, until eventually he is dependent on her
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Good person
Him keeping Adele despite not knowing whether or not he is her father shows he is a good person: perhaps she may be (my daughter), though I see no proofs of such grim paternity written in her countenance: Pilot is more like me than she
He also keeps Bertha in his attic and provided for, with a servant to look after her, rather than divorcing her + putting her in a mental asylum
Manipulative
He can definitely be seen as manipulative, for using Blanche to make Jane jealous
I feigned courtship of Miss Ingram, because I wished to render you as madly in love with me as I was with you; and I knew jealousy would be the best ally
Becomes a true hero
By the end of the novel, we can see that he becomes a true hero, and perhaps redeems himself for his past faults
He jumps into the fire to save everyone, but sacrifices himself: It was all his own courage... and kindness... he wouldn't leave the house til every one else was out before him
Selfish
He is a selfish person - only thinks of himself when committing bigamy and then trying to get Jane to be his mistress - he does not think of how it will affect her and her reputation
Metaphor
His blind and crippled state by the end, is a metaphor for the loss of his arrogance and pride - he's taken a real downfall