According to the Experts...

1. Since Ms. Ingram possesses only beauty, Jane decides that she is not capable or worthy of experiencing true, passionate emotions.--Mike Fullerton

2. Jane is not jealous of Ms. Ingram because she knows that her own values are in moral alignment with many of Mr. Rochester's values.--Hannah McCaffrey

3. Ms. Ingram's poor action and attitude shed light on Jane's rich compassion and authenticity.--Macda Gerard

4. Jan would rather live alone with self-respect than to be dependent and let someone control her life.--Tabisha Fleurinord

5. According to Jane, all you need to be successful is self-respect and confidence. True happiness stems from within. Once we find joy within ourselves, we can find joy in outside sources. We should always be proud of who we are. --Genevieve Noonan

6. Bronte reminds the reader of the role of God that humans are not intended to play. Rochester does not have any sense of authority over Jane as God has over us. --Daryl Thomas

7. We can tell that Jane enjoys the company of others. It is ironic that she returns to Thornfield and finds that to be where she is most comfortable and loved.--Andrew Goncalves

8. Love is a powerful emotion that cannot be matched. Love from another is a wonderful feeling. Jane is beginning to understand this. --Andre Medina

9. Is Jane living for herself, or just trying to love for the comfort of others? Is Mr. Rochester her "master" or her future "husband"? --Lu Li

10. One should not think of others as a necessity in his/her life, but solely in addition-- free to stay and free to leave.--Macda Gerard

11. Jane knows who she is. Even though she has been put down in life, she knows she is powerful.--Olga Lithoxopolous

12. Jane feels nostalgic back at Gateshead. Now she believes in herself and in her abilities. She notices she has become stronger and has more confidence.--Dave Oreste

13. Bronte critiques high society for their arrogance and standard for men and women. Women are to be beautiful and men are to be strong, two elements we see strived for in society today. --Daryl Thomas

14. Everyone has a point where they believe they are right, but the fact of the matter is, no one can truly be certain because our relativity to this reality is limited to our perception.-- Billy Lai

15. All men are fallible, but seek perfection when perfection cannot be attained. --Andre Medina

16. They (Jane and Rochester) challenge each other intellectually and leave each other with a desire for more. --Genevieve Noonan

17. ...as a reference to the Book of Genesis which states that women and men are equal, and made in likeness to one another. --Michael Fullerton

18. Jane's trying to tell herself that she doesn't/can't love Rochester because she is afraid of the rejection and embarrassment that she thinks will definitely happen. --Ciara Lynch

19. Jane feels that she now has beauty because she finally found what her life was missing...love. --Tabisha Fleurinord

20. The influence of others on her life is obvious. She likes to feel wanted. This is her ultimate goal, to be wanted. --Dora Ocampo