-One of the themes in the novel is to love and to want to be loved. An example of this is, "'You,' I said, 'a favourite with Mr. Rochester? You gifted with the power of pleasing him? You of importance to him in any way? Go! your folly sickens me,'" (437). Jane is denying her feelings for Rochester. She scolds herself for thinking of Rochester in a romantic way, and tries to be proper about the situation. Jane knows it is not proper to marry a man whom is double your age, and is also the master of the house. This situation also includes the theme of women in the Victorian era, because women were not usually allowed many freedoms, or decisions. Jane and Rochester's type of relationship that Jane dreams about is considered frowned upon during that time.

Theme/Historical Relevance

-Another major theme in "Jane Eyre" is the role of women in the Victorian era. Women in this age are seen as inferior to men and should stay home and take care of the children. Jane is also is part of this stereotype since her job is to tutor Adele. Women in this age are very underrated and are not treated fairly. People believe that since they are women that they cannot do anything but in fact women can do things just as we'll as men and maybe even better.Also throughout the book the reader can see that most of the servants are women.