![]() ![]() Both struggle with what a woman’s role is and can be. The Shirley of the title is a woman of independent means her friend Caroline is not. Ultimately the grand passion of Jane and Rochester is called upon to survive cruel revelation, loss and reunion, only to be confronted with tragedy. However, there is great kindness and warmth in this epic love story, which is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious, sardonic and attractive Mr Rochester. She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. ![]() Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. ![]() The Book Fairies have been sharing copies of Charlotte Brontë’s novels to celebrate her birthday today! Here are some pics and info about some of the books we hid today. “I’ll borrow of imagination what reality will not give me.” ![]()
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