Love is not more important than anything else. As Jane proved by leaving the man she loved because he was still married, her self respect was more important. She would not betray herself by doing that which she knew was wrong. It's one of the reasons I love her character. She is the epitome of a strong woman. She knew her worth and would not settle for less.
If you've never read Jane Eyre, I would give it my highest recommendation. The story is engaging and the life lessons pertinent. It provides perspective without preaching and, given its length, in depth characters that you feel you know personally by the end. Filled with intrigue, mystery, romance and forbidden love...ooh, and fire...how could it not be a classic well worth your time to read? :)
Happy 199th birthday, Charlotte Bronte. Thank you for your amazing contribution to literature!
6 Powerful Lessons We Learned from ‘Jane Eyre’
Posted on April 20, 2015 by Rick Burnes
Charlotte Brontë is one of the great English-language authors.
More than a century and a half after it was first published, her masterpiece Jane Eyre remains as relevant and popular as ever.
To celebrate, Brontë’s 199th birthday on April 21, we collected a list of 6 powerful lessons we learned from Jane Eyre.
1. Speak up for yourself.
2. Live your own life; don’t worry about what others think is dignified.
3. Respect yourself.
4. You are a powerful, free human being.
5. Learn to forgive.
6. Love is more important than anything else.
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What are some of your favorite books? Ones that you've read more than once...or twice? :)
~ Katie
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