The Maturing of Jane in Jane Eyre

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The Maturing of Jane in Jane EyreWhen a caterpillar hatches from its mother's egg, it enters this world as an innocent, pure creature.  As time passes by, it unwraps its cocoon and goes through metamorphosis.   Once the caterpillar grows into a fully developed  butterfly, it has lost its innocence and purity forever. Jane was an inexperienced caterpillar but her stay at Lowood and her challenging time at Thornfield with Mr. Rochester has changed her into an independent, matured butterfly.         When Jane was young, she taught herself to be virtuous.  Her aunt's criticisms and
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punishments has made Jane realize that she wasn't treated as part of the family.  Her development of determination and self-reliance become more superior each day she spent at Gateshead.  Jane states: "...I hate to live here."  This quote proves that Jane hated Gateshead and she was determined to find a better place.         The place Jane found was the Lowood Institution for orphans.  It was not a better place but it helped Jane stand on her own feet.  Through the help of Helen Burns, Jane has learned to love, forget hatred and live her life in happiness.  Helen states: "Life appears ...

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