Why does Jane marry Rochester?

Answer 1

I am currently in the midst of reading this book, however, I come to wonder the same and suppose that it might be Rochester's bizarre way of developing a 'pet name' for Jane. Consider that he claims to love her for who and how she is- however, he is constantly making attempts to glorify or romanticize Jane's appearance. He wishes to dress her in vivid colors, laces, frills, and jewels-- this contradicts Jane as a whole. She is a simple person unimpressed by the 'finer things in life'. In this sense, it is almost as though calling her "Janet" is an extension of Rochester's mental appeal of changing Jane from being plain to something more extravagant.

Answer 2

Jane marries Rochester because she loves him and believes they are equals despite their differences in social status and physical hardships. She also finds fulfillment in helping him heal from his past mistakes and struggles.