Jane later explains that she had 'nothing in harmony with Mrs Reed or her children' This reference to harmony is something that appears in both novels and this probably relates to the fact that in order to have a successful, strong relationship one must harmonise with the other. This quote demonstrates to us how alone Jane must have felt living with these people she not only had little in common with but also verbally and physically abused her. When a stranger visits the house Jane says she felt 'inexpressible relief, a soothing conviction of protection and security' because 'there was a stranger in the room' Bronte uses this descriptive and emotive language to alienate Jane so that the reader feels sympathy for the character and is able to identify with her because we take comfort in our family and friends. The fact that Jane takes comfort in the company of a stranger shows the lack of trust and feelings she has for her family. The relationship between Jane and her Aunt is the only time we see Jane outside her thoughtful, kind but independent self; when her aunt calls her 'deceitful,' she protests saying 'I, do not love you. I dislike you the worst' Bronte's repetition of the pronoun 'I' demonstrates that the statement is personal to her and illustrates the insistence of her feelings. . Indeed, the full title of the book is "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" and it is therefore written in first person. Critics generally regard the Victorian era as the golden age of English autobiography therefore this novel is typical of this era. As part of this convention, the narrator occasionally addresses the reader directly with the word "reader." Modern readers know that this is simply a convention, and accept it as such. By using this style of narrative we are able to visualise what the character sees and how she sees it therefore it is very effective when analysing the relationships between women, however we must remember that because of this the perspective is warped and therefore you are not able to picture an unbalanced view of the opposing character, especially as Jane Eyre describes the characters so astutely.
