Summary

Jane Eyre, excerpted here, follows the protagonist's journey from a harsh childhood at Gateshead to the demanding Lowood Institution, and finally to Thornfield Hall where she becomes governess to Adele. The narrative details Jane's experiences with cruelty and injustice, her burgeoning independence, and her complex relationship with Mr. Rochester. Interwoven are reflections on social injustice and the dedication of the novel's second edition to William Makepeace Thackeray. The excerpts also showcase Jane's later life at Moor House and her eventual return to Mr. Rochester, now blind and dependent on her. The conclusion highlights Jane's newfound happiness and independence alongside her caring for Adele.