Throughout the novel Jane struggles to find a balance between moral duty and earthly pleasure. Religion plays a huge role in the decisions Jane makes throughout the novel. She is forced to decide whether she wants to resist the oppression that threatens her or whether she wants to give in to the domination to which she is exposed. As Jane's quest to find love and passion unravels, she must also remain true to herself at the same time. In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte shows Jane's character development as she searches for love, but also a sense of worth in a world where something like that is hard to find. Jane is exposed to different types of religion as the novel progresses. Bronte exhibits a great deal of characterization in Jane as she is forced to decide between conforming to the religions of her peers or staying true to herself and discovering the faith that is right for her. He must decide between the evangelical vision of a harsh Christian society, represented by Mr. Brocklehurst, the idea of passion before the beginning, represented by Mr. Rochester, and the idea ...
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