paradontoz

** spoiler alert ** It was a wonderful story about a girl who grew up in very bad conditions. Although her childhood was so sad, she didn't let it affect her present and her faith. Her trust and obedience to God was unwavering despite great temptations. This is one of the best romance story I've ever read. The only thing that didn't seem right is how Jane & Mr. Rochester were married in the end by only themselves, why didn't they invite their family and friends to witness this great occasion now that it's legal? I especially enjoyed Jane's godly character and unrelenting love for Mr. Rochester. This explains what love is all about - loving someone despite him becoming poor, unattractive, and disabled... I enjoyed both this book and the accompanying movie. Favorite Quote: “Jane! you think me, I daresay, an irreligious dog: but my heart swells with gratitude to the beneficent God of this earth just now. He sees not as man sees, but far clearer: judges not as man judges, but far more wisely. I did wrong: I would have sullied my innocent flower—breathe guilt on its purity: the Omnipotent snatched it from me. I, in my stiffnecked rebellion, almost cursed the dispensation: instead of bending to the decree, I defied it. Divine justice pursued its course; disasters came thick on me: I was forced to pass through the valley of the shadow of death. His chastisements are mighty; and one smote me which has humbled me for ever. You know I was proud of my strength: but what is it now, when I must give it over to foreign guidance, as a child does its weakness? Of late, Jane—only—only of late—I began to see and acknowledge the hand of God in my doom. I began to experience remorse, repentance; the wish for reconcilement to my Maker. I began sometimes to pray: very brief prayers they were, but very sincere." P. 437-438

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