For me Jane was an adorable child and I extremely sympathized with her. Despite the fact that the Reeds always depicted her as unlovable (first five chapters of the novel), I could see and feel nothing of what they’ve said of her (“bad animal” (page11) by john reed is one example); instead, all my senses got oriented in a totally different direction, which is: the cruelty of mankind. It’s true that some of Jane’s responses and behaviors were blunt, but I could see where they come from as she was always mistreated and grounded for mistakes she never committed. And, if indeed she was guilty, it’s not entirely her fault as there’s no effect without a cause or may I say many causes. Wasn’t it enough for the characters in the story (her aunt, her children and made) not to love Jane, but to sympathize with her as she has lost both of her parents and was a lonely child? But they didn’t. Instead they were so cruel, and one cannot expect a person to be insensitive. Jane had feelings and she pointed it out real well when speaking to her aunt she said: “You think I have no feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love or kindness; but I cannot live so” (page44). I think that Jane was a good hearted kid but the circumstances of her miserable life didn’t help much in showing that beautiful side of her as a kid. However, the beauty of her heart shows well when she repetitively along the story demonstrated appreciation and content to Bessie’s behavior towards her despite the fact that Bessie didn’t always treat her with kindness. But, the thing is that Jane could see and appreciate these tiny little moments where Bessie was good to her, singing to her and caring for her. And a person that manages to ignore people’s defects and admire their strength is an angel rather than a monster; when, sadly we (and by “we” I mean most of us, the grown up generation) are incapable of such an act. But Jane did see it, and just before leaving her Auntie’s house she couldn’t help but hugging and kissing Bessie. Driving Bessie to realize what a great Kid she (Jane) was and making Bessie express her love to her out loud. So, I guess that however considers such a child as a bad child should unfortunately stand corrected.
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