Bessie was nurse at Mrs. Reed's house, she took care of Jane when was a child. Bessie was far more then a nurse to Jane, she was like Jane's mother. Charlotte Bronte has given a good character to Bessie, as Jane as the narrator recalls her as follows, "Bessie Lee must, I think, have been a girl of good natural capacity, for she was smart in all she did, and had a remarkable knack of narrative; so, at least, I judge from the impression made on me by her nursery tales. She was pretty too, if my recollections of her face and person are correct. I remember her as a slim young woman, with black hair, dark eyes, very nice features, and good, clear complexion; but she had a capricious and hasty temper, and indifferent ideas of principle or justice: still, such as she was, I preferred her to any one else at Gateshead Hall." (Page 20, Jane Eyre) This quotes shows that Jane liked Bessie more then anyone in Gateshead. She has a hasty temper and indifferent ides of principle or justice; I agree with this statement as she used to get very angry when Jane said anything rude to Mrs. Reed, although she never thought about the idea that Mrs. Reed was far more then rude to Jane. In the starting of the novel, it was clear that the minor character of Bessie was developed more then the character of Mrs. Reed.
John Eyre was Jane Eyre's uncle in the book, "Jane Eyre." He was a Maderian trader that was looking for Jane.
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In "Jane Eyre," it is revealed that Bertha Mason, Mr. Rochester's first wife, is the one who set the fire at Thornfield. Bertha is kept hidden in the attic of Thornfield due to her mental instability, and her actions ultimately lead to the destruction of Mr. Rochester's home.
Charlotte Bronte was the only author of the book Jane Eyre.
In Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre," Bertha Rochester suffers from mental illness, specifically what appears to be symptoms of schizophrenia. This affliction runs in her family and is hinted at through her mother's history of madness and her brother's violent tendencies.
Jean Rhys wrote a prequel to Jane Eyre called Wide Sargasso Sea. Published in 1966, it gives a back story to Bertha Mason, Rochester's mad wife. In the novel, she is portrayed as a woman driven to madness by an abusive husband.
In "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë, the character Bertha Mason is the madwoman in the attic. Bertha is Mr. Rochester's first wife who is kept locked away due to her deteriorating mental health. She represents the Gothic element of the novel, serving as an obstacle to Jane and Mr. Rochester's happiness.
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Bertha Mason dies in the novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë when Thornfield Hall, where she is housed, is set on fire by Bertha herself. She jumps to her death from the roof of the burning building.
The poem featured in the book "Jane Eyre" is called "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. It is referenced by Mr. Rochester and Jane Eyre as they discuss their own personal journeys and struggles.
Both "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte and the Jean Rhys novel that serves as a prequel, "Wide Sargasso Sea," explore themes of identity, social class, and the struggle for independence. The characters in both novels, such as Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason, are complex and challenge societal norms. "Wide Sargasso Sea" provides a backstory for Bertha Mason, shedding light on her experiences and motivations, which adds depth to the character in "Jane Eyre." The connection between the two novels offers a deeper understanding of the themes and characters in "Jane Eyre."
If you are asking if the novel Jane Eyre has changed since its first publication date, I would say no. The only substantial "change" would be that the original title was Jane Eyre: An Autobiography and that now, we simply refer to it as Jane Eyre.