Sunday, November 20, 2016
Why does Mr. Rochester act so peculiar around Jane? Jacob Mason
First off, I think we can all agree that Mr. Rochester is an awkward person who has no regard for the feelings of those around him. However, he treats Jane differently than the other servants. Upon first meeting Jane, Mr. Rochester questions her like a witness on the stand of a murder trial. He points out all of her faults, shortcomings, etc. Not once is he kind. For example, when Jane saves him from the fire by using water from the basins to extinguish the flames, he is completely cross. He accuses her of trying to drown him, after which he leaves the room. He then comes back, saying he knows how the fire started, but will not tell Jane what he suspects. Unlike Jane, Mrs. Fairfax receives different treatment from Mr. Rochester. Mr. Rochester simply gives Mrs. Fairfax orders. Of course, they are not always delivered with kindness, but he delivers only rules; he does not give her advice on various, intimidating subjects as he does with Jane.
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I think the biggest reason for his odd behavior is that it is just how he is. He is used to being in charge, though he tries to shove that part of him down and be kinder. I think he was originally so harsh on her because of the slightly suspicious circumstances they met under. His horse fell and she was the only on e around, and he suspected witchcraft. First impressions last, and that is shown in some of their later encounters. He gets better though, because he starts to like her personality and because he wants to be a better person in general.
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