Post 12

This passage came from the moments that Rochester spoke to Jane before she left Thornfield, after the discovery of his marriage at the failed wedding to Jane. This is significant in that Rochester confesses all the wrongs he has done and begs for Jane's forgiveness. It shows that he does feel remorse for what he has done and is willing to confess his wrongdoings to her. He openly admit that what he did was wrong, though he still tries to defend himself so Jane can understand why he did what he did and explains his ordeal in taking on a deranged woman for a wife and living his life alone with her. Jane forgives him on the spot out of her love and pity, but she still leaves him. I think this passage really shows that Rochester does love Jane, despite all of his lies. While I agree with him in that he should have brought something like this up a good bit sooner, I can understand his desperation and desire to just try and leave his problems behind and protect Jane from the truth. The fact that he is willing to be so open with her and that he sat there for hours, but didn't try to push matters and let her rest, shows that he does care for her and doesn't want to loose her, despite his lies.