momisa
05-24-2005, 06:07 PM
I read Jane Eyre during summer before junior year for my english class.. When i picked up the book I was completely disappointed for it being such a thinck one. However, when i started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Sure not all the chapters are interesting, but the overall message of the book (at least for me) is really great. So who says that a women has to be tied down to marriage? and who needs a perfect life? without one, a person can still be happy... I liked this book but since my classes occupy much of my time, I was even more disappointed in not being able to read it the second time. I got that widh again this year as a senior. For the IB program, I'm required to write an Extended Essay of at most 4000 words of any topic of our choice. I chose this book. I then read it for 2 more times. The more i read it, the more I like the book and the more i feel like i can relate to Jane's feelings.<br>So for those other people who can't seem to understand the point of the book, I suggest you to read it another time. I really enjoy this book. It is very romantic in its own way.. and I admore Jane... even though there are times that I also feel like strangling her for being so proud. But in a way, that is one of the reasons why Charlotte Bronte is such a good writer. Either way you look at it (whether you hate it or not) she is able to grab your attention and make you feel strongly about something.<br>so that is all I have to say.. and oh!.. i actually do NOT like Wide Sargasso Sea at all... although i do not hate Bertha ( Antoinette) as much after I read this (since I read Jane Eyre first).