Throughout history, humanity has sought a perfect balance between passion and reason. Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre conveys the human conflict between passion and reason. There is a constant battle between passion and reason throughout the novel. Jane Eyre is known for her unparalleled passion. The importance of her passion is made clear by Jane's liberation from Gateshead. After Mrs. Reed tells Mr. Brocklhurst of Jane's "deceitful nature," Jane says to herself, "I had heard every word as keenly as I had heard it clearly, and a passion of resentment now fomented within me" (Brontë 30). Jane feels passionately about the unfair things that are happening to her, such as when she is attacked by John Reed. Jane's passion comes from a place of deep injustice towards her and passionate people like Jane by oppressors. While at Lowood, Jane learns a lesson from Bessie: “you should try to be useful and pleasant, then, perhaps, you would have a home here; but if you become passionate and rude, Missis will send you away, I am sure" (Brontë 10). Bessie warns Jane to ...