Jane's New Relationships (Book 3 Chapters 1-6)

At first I was a little nervous when Jane left Thornfield. She really, really, really needed to get away from Rochester's abuse. If she waited until she had more money or a place to go, she might have gotten sucked back in. I was so nervous about her 'roughing it' until she found somewhere. Sleeping outside, begging for food. My poor baby. I don't understand how so many people could send her away. But then she finds the Moor House.

Me, when people are rude to Jane

Hannah, the housekeeper there, wanted to send her away. She was skeptical because of Jane's nice clothes. She assumed Jane didn't need help even though she was begging for it at the door? Later when they're talking in the kitchen, Jane goes off. She mentioned how, even though Hannah didn't 'mean anything by it', she was still quick to judge. Jane says that some of the best people in the world have been in poverty as well and it wasn't a crime to be poor. Then Jane is the bigger person and shakes Hannah's hand, leaving all of it in the past.

My personal favorites when it comes to Jane's new friends are the Rivers siblings. The girls are true saints. While Jane is recovering from her nights of travel, Mary and Diana are consistently visiting her. They were always concerned for Jane's well being. After she comes to, they start to hang out. They teach her German and she teaches them to draw a little bit. St John would have been a lot harsher to Jane if these two weren't around. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about him. He's a bit of an odd duck. He isn't rude to Jane which is all I can ask for. Otherwise, I love the way they all interact. These three are lovely companions for Jane and I can't wait to see how they melt together in the future.

 Rosamond and Jane is a perfect combination. They are adorable together. I feel as though they are more compatible than Jane and Rochester could ever be. Rosamond thinks that Jane is 'good, clever, composed, and firm.' She was 'only one tenth as handsome' but looks aren't everything. Rosamond also thought Jane's life would make a 'delightful romance.' Rosamond visited Jane very frequently at the school. Jane thought she was 'charming' and a 'cool observer of her own sex.' Rosamond loved how well Jane could draw and even spoke about Jane at home. One could make the argument that I find lesbian undertones in everything. One could also argue that I'm just pointing out the facts.