Jane attends the party out of curiosity, she leaves because Rochester's guests are rude and arrogant.
The Question and Answer section for Jane Eyre is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Jane attends the party out of curiosity, she leaves because Rochester's guests are rude and arrogant.
I think this is asking for your opinion rather than mine. What do you admire about Jane? Is it her sense of independence as a woman in a patriarchal culture? Is it her thirst for education? Is it her resilience?
I think your quesstion is embodied in the character of Blanche Ingram. The young and beautiful society lady who is Jane's primary romantic rival. Jane is convinced that the haughty Miss Ingram would be a poor match for Mr. Rochester, but she...