... Jane Eyre, Mr. Rochester appears to exemplify the idea of a Byronic hero, but Bronte eventually throws out any such classification of Rochester as such a character. Rochester does, however, possess qualities of the classical Byronic hero. In his manner, speech, and through comments made concerning him, Rochester is presented as both a Byronic hero and as being no different from most conventional heroes. In Chapter ... 14 of Jane Eyre, Rochester is described by a fire, sitting in eerie silence, but his emotion and feelings are never defined as one clear picture (136). Through this example...

• Word Count: 589
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School