Jane's Evolution

gov·ern·ess /ˈgʌvɚnəs/ noun

plural gov·ern·ess·es

[count] : a woman who is paid to care for and teach a child in the child's house

Governess Role

“The governess occupied a uniquely awkward position in the Victorian household, because she was neither a servant nor yet a member of the host family. A governess had a middle-class background and education, yet was paid for her services. As a sign of this social limbo she frequently ate on her own, away from the rest of the family and servants. By definition, a governess was an unmarried woman who lived in someone else's home, which meant that she was subject to their rules.”

“The governess occupied a uniquely awkward position in the Victorian household, because she was neither a servant nor yet a member of the host family. A governess had a middle-class background and education, yet was paid for her services. As a sign of this social limbo she frequently ate on her own, away from the rest of the family and servants. By definition, a governess was an unmarried woman who lived in someone else's home, which meant that she was subject to their rules.”

My Evolution- Emily King

Despite social normality of a governess position Jane finds what she thought was love by her employer, Mr. Rochester. Finally in this story Jane believes that she has almost found love and happiness. She has evolved From Mrs. Reed to Meeting a nice girl like Helen, to living in a nicer more respected household with Mrs. Fairfax, to almost finding love with Mr. Rochester. Jane has evolved in her situations throughout the readings.  Unfortunately there is a setback with each event. Helen dies and Mr. Rochester is betrayed  her trust by already being married

Jane thought she was getting somewhere meaningful to find out it was a lie. But it was all apart of her evolution.

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