Why does Jane return to Mr. Rochester and marry him? [NU: 2015]
Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in “Jane Eyre” (1847) shows a love full of struggle. Jane leaves Rochester to protect her self-respect. But her heart still loves him. Later, she hears his call. She returns to him. She marries him with freedom, equality, and peace.
Call of True Love: Jane loves Rochester deeply. She cannot forget him. Even far away, she feels his voice,
“Jane! Jane! Jane!”
She believes it is a spiritual call. Love guides her back. She learns love is stronger than distance.
Change in Rochester’s Condition: When Jane comes back, Rochester is no longer proud. He is blind after the fire. Thornfield Hall is destroyed. Bertha Mason is dead. His power, pride, and wealth are all gone. He now lives in Ferndean (A small, lonely mansion), far from society. He depends on others for daily help. This change makes him gentle a
nd humble. Jane sees a new Rochester. He is softer, kinder, and full of regret. Jane feels no fear now. She does not feel small before him. She is rich after her uncle’s gift. He is weak after his loss. Their positions are balanced. Jane says,
“I am my husband’s life as fully as he is mine.”
This line shows equal love and respect. Jane is not a servant or dependent. She is his partner. She helps him in blindness. He gives her deep love in return. Their marriage is now fair and true.
Freedom and Equality in Marriage: Before, Jane was poor and weak. Rochester was rich and powerful. She felt unequal. Now, she has money from her uncle. Rochester has lost power. Jane says,
“Reader, I married him.”
She marries freely. It is a marriage of equals.
Jane returns because of true love, Rochester’s change, and her own freedom. Love calls her heart. Rochester is humbled. Jane has independence. Their marriage is based on equality and respect. Charlotte Brontë shows love as moral, spiritual, and free.
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