"Jane Eyre" is a novel written by British female writer Charlotte Brontë**, which has always been loved by readers from all over the world.
The image of the heroine in ** has always been admired by people, and her self-esteem, independence and equal view of love have profoundly influenced a generation of women. However, today I am not going to talk about Jane Eyre anymore, but I want to talk about the male protagonist Rochester. What was the charm of this able-bodied, wealthy man that made Jane Eyre want to marry him?
Anyone who has read Jane Eyre knows that Jane Eyre was determined to marry Rochester when he lost an arm and lost his sight. So, what qualities did Rochester have that would appeal so much to Jane Eyre?
In short, what really stands out about Rochester is not his love for his heroine, but the fact that he has excellent qualities that other men do not have.
After Thornfield Manor caught fire, Rochester did not choose to flee on his own, but risked his life to run to the top floor in an effort to wake up the servants and personally escort them downstairs. He then rushed upstairs to rescue his wife, and although she was the one who caused the fire, he did not give up his concern for her. In addition, in his attitude towards his illegitimate daughter Adele, Rochester did not ignore her because she was not biological, but took care of the girl who was abandoned by her biological mother. Although Mrs. Fairfax was dismissed, Rochester provided for her a life annuity, showing his good character. Overall, Thornfield Manor is a harmonious environment, and it's all thanks to Rochester.
From these aspects, it was these excellent qualities in Rochester that made Jane Eyre fall deeply for him.
1. The importance of benevolent marriage for women is self-evident, choosing a suitable partner can often bring happiness, while making a wrong choice may make women regret it. Therefore, when a woman chooses a marriage partner, the first consideration should be the character of the man. The best reflection of a man's character is undoubtedly kindness, and a kind man must not be bad.
In Jane Eyre, Rochester is a kind man who, despite his somewhat patriarchal ideas, is very friendly to those around him. Although he appears to be difficult to get close to on the outside, he is a kind person on the inside. Moreover, Rochester was deceived in his youth and married the crazy Bertha Mason. It also shows that he is a relatively kind person, otherwise it is difficult to explain why a man with wealth and power would choose a wife he does not love.
At first, Rochester in Jane Eyre gives the impression of being short-tempered, impatient, and very arrogant and conceited. However, in the end, it is revealed that he is a thoughtful, kind, and upright man deep down.
Such men usually capture the hearts of women the most, regardless of appearance, women appreciate the inner qualities of men. Therefore, even if St. John was outstanding, Jane Eyre would not choose him, but would choose to marry Rochester. Rochester is kind and pursues spiritual communication, which is what touches Jane Eyre the most. Instead of choosing Ingram, who is compatible with him, because of his social status, he focuses on a marriage that shares the spiritual pursuit of his mistress Jane Eyre.
This is exactly what attracts women the most for a man, because this kind of man is kind, authentic, and seeks equality. Without Rochester, Jane Eyre, although pursuing independent and equal love, may not be able to achieve it.
At the end of the day, Rochester also despised the hypocrisy of upper-class ladies like Ingram. On a spiritual level, he resonates with Jane Eyre and both pursue equal love. Therefore, what really makes Jane Eyre feel is that Rochester has a very kind quality, both in the real world and on the spiritual level.
Second, there are not many men who are truly responsible in the current love. Some men use their feelings as a game, which hurts the hearts of many women. This is not the case in Rochester, who suffered from the family ** in his youth and married Bertha Mason. Although the wife indulged herself after marriage, it was not long before she went crazy. Although Rochester was very disgusted with her, he did not leave her out of a strong sense of responsibility. Even now, there are not many men who can do this, which fully shows that Rochester is a very responsible man.
A man with a strong sense of responsibility, even if he is not outstanding in appearance, will definitely attract women because they have good qualities in them that others do not have. When a woman marries, she does not have to marry a rich or prominent person, but she must marry a responsible and responsible man, so that she can be happy in her married life. If a man lacks a sense of responsibility, not only will he not be able to achieve significant achievements, but even basic marital life will be difficult to maintain.
At Thornfield Manor, Rochester quickly falls in love with the governess Jane Eyre after meeting her. Previously, Rochester had not found a partner of his choice while traveling in Europe, and had often been betrayed. Rochester shows a strong sense of responsibility to all of his loved ones, and although not all of them have true love for him, he sees it clearly. Therefore, after meeting Jane Eyre, he clearly felt that she was different. Therefore, in addition to a sense of responsibility, Rochester also longs for true love, he has his own ideas and is able to respect women. This made him unique in his time, as many wealthy men felt that they were noble and could not treat women equally in love. Otherwise, why are there so many rich people *** sex?
In short, a man with a strong sense of responsibility is one of the most important qualities for women, because this kind of man will strive to create a stable future for women regardless of whether he is rich or poor in the future.
3. Spiritual understanding and equality in the spiritual world For a long time, when people talk about love, they often say that they need to find a "suitable person". So, what is the right person?When you look at the love between Rochester and Jane Eyre, it may be even clearer.
Jane Eyre exhibits unique qualities such as self-esteem, independence, the pursuit of equality, and a lack of materialism and appearance, which fascinated Rochester. Correspondingly, Rochester's kindness, sense of responsibility, personability, erudition, and equal treatment of others also made Jane Eyre deeply impressed. In the process of getting along, Rochester found a soulmate who could communicate spiritually, and Jane Eyre also felt respect and equality, and obtained spiritual satisfaction. They have always maintained an equal status, mutual respect and understanding, so they have sparked a spiritual spark in getting along.
Rochester cried out to Jane Eyre in pursuit of true love: "A fervent sublime passion has arisen in my heart, which is directed towards you, to draw you to the center and fountain of my life, to envelop you with my life, to burn a fire of purity, to melt you and me into one." This is Rochester's sincere declaration of love, not only the sublimation of two people's feelings, but also the deep integration of two souls.
In Jane Eyre's eyes, Rochester was also a man regardless of appearance, wealth, and social status. Instead, he focused on the mind, on the soul, on resonance in the spiritual world. This is the sublime realm of love. How could Jane Eyre not be moved by such a man?
Thus, Rochester and Jane Eyre eventually open their hearts, break through worldly notions, and come together happily. This is because they have all met the real "right person", and the love brought by two tacit souls is happier than the union of material and status. From the love of Rochester and Jane Eyre, we see not a match, nor a match between beauty and handsomeness, but equality in the real spiritual world.