“Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester must suffer and learn from their experiences before they can find happiness together.” Is this Bronte’s main concern in Jane Eyre?

Jane through unfortunate state of affairs was born into a life of pain and suffering which in most circumstances she learns from, this differs from Rochester as he was not born into suffering. Events in his life caused him suffering but he chose to abandon them so as not to face the problems that they caused. Towards the end of the novel, Rochester grows and develops from his suffering allowing the two characters to move on and find happiness together which completes Bronte’s vision in Jane Eyre. As the main events in the plot deal with the suffering and learning of both characters, it is clear that this was Bronte’s main intention in Jane Eyre. In analysing Jane and Rochester’s affliction and development, there will be reference made to certain parts of the novel. Blanche Ingram and her family’s stay at Thornfield, Jane’s sudden departure and journey from Thornfield, Rochester’s plea to Jane begging her not to leave and the fire at Thornfield. Reference will also be made ...