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Wide Sargasso Sea: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Jane continued on with her comfortable stay at “Thornfield” she soon became familiar with the master of the home Mr. Rochester. Jane became very intrigued with Mr. Rochester’s character. Jane would often watch him without him knowing or would indulge in long evening conversations with him upon Mr. Rochester’s request. After some time had passed Jane was beginning to realize that she was experiencing a deep feeling that she had so longed for, she had fallen in love with the master of the home Mr. Rochester. It was also a shocking surprise to Jane when Mr. Rochester also unveiled that he to had fallen in love with Jane, and would like for Jane to be his wife. Jane craciously accepted, although she had never thought herself fit to be a master’s wife. Unfortunatley for Jane though Mr. Rochester kept a deep secret from Jane that would cause them not to wed. Mr. Rochester failed to share with Jane that he presently already had a wife, a wife that was considered to be insane. When Jane found out this news she was devastated by what she heard. She now knew that she could not marry Mr. Rochester, what would she be thought of. She was just now feeling that she had truly become independent and loved. Jane was again left feeling alone, confused, still a void in her life. She chose again to seek a new horizon and she departed from “Thornfield” in the middle of the night.
Jane left “Thornfield” departing only with a parcel that contained the bare essentials such as food and water. She left all other belongings behind, for they held memories that she did not care to hold onto. Her journey was long and tedious, it was a journey that Jane was not well prepared for. During Jane’s search for her new horizon she was continually turned away, until she arrived at the “Rivers”. She arrived at this home weak, almost near death, the only reason that she had been taken in for care. As Jane began to recover from her long travels, the “Rivers” became familiar with Jane and that she had no family or friends. The master of the home Mr. St. John Rivers decided that it would only be appropriate for Jane to stay with them, until he could find her a proper place of employment. As time continued on though Mr. St. John Rivers recognized how well his two sisters were getting along with Jane and how extremely intelligent Jane appeared to be. He makes the decision of keeping Jane for himself. He first uses Jane to keep both of his sisters content before they leave for England, and then uses Jane to be the mistress of a village school he had established himself. As time continues to go on Jane’s bound with Mr. St. John grows in terms of friendship. However, at one point Mr. St. John expresses to Jane that he wishes her to marry him and [next page]