"'I am not deceitful: if I were, I should say I loved you; but I declare I do not love you: I dislike you the worst of anybody in the world except John Reed; and this book about the liar, you may give to your girl, Georgiana, for it is she who tells lies, and not I'" (Bronte 58)
Jane is a very dynamic character. She began as a bratty child, with no respect for authority. She was very simplistic, and hot temperd, hating everyone and wanting more than anything to escape her life. Throughout the novel though, Jane grows and develops into a mature adult. She is able to look at life through a different lens because of her experiences with people like Helen Burns. Helen helped teach Jane to be more temperate and to control her temper and assimilate into society - even when it displeased her. She becomes more submissive, though still a very independent thinker. Being a very complex character with lots of thoughts and emotions it is hard to analyse each aspect of her change. Ultimately she becomes an intelligent, obedient, loving woman.
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