Characterization - Jane

"The fact is, I was trifle beside myself; or rather out of myself, as the French would say: i was conscious that a moment's mutiny had already rendered me liable to strange penalties, and, like any other rebel slave, I felt resolved, in my desperation, to go all lengths" ( 11)

Even though Jane is a very bright young girl, she still does not care about what her actions will result in. Since she is smart, Jane knows that acting out like she is towards her Aunt Reed and Ms. Abbott, will only conclude to a punishment of being thrown into the dreaded red room, yet she still acts out. Jane is still too young and stubborn at this point of the story to understand that if her actions were not so extreme, she may get treated slightly better by her Aunt and other superiors. As the Jane's life continues, she does mature and understand that the less intense she reacts, the better the consequence.

"'Well i observed to him that as you were unused to company, I did not think you would like appearing before company so gay a party- all strangers; and he replied, in his quick way: 'Nonsense! If she objects, tell her it is my particular wish; and if she resists, say i shall come and fetch her in case of contumacy.''" (172).

Mrs. Fairfax is telling Jane how Rochester would like for Jane to attend his party with all of his new guests. Jane, although not really interested in a party with all of his fancy guests decides "I will not give him that trouble" and goes to the party. Jane has now matured since her days living with her Aunt. she has come to realize that protest will not help her in a small situation, like going to Rochester's party. Although she is not keen on meeting Rochester's new friends, she realizes it is the right step to take to keep Rochester happy.