Jane Eyre post 1

While I admit this autobiography is well written and generally good, I do find it hard to comprehend the meaning of the language used within. I do enjoy it and it's not boring. I'm frustrated with the sudden change of Jane's life moving forward eight years, however it was good to get background on her life. Another aspect of the autobiography is the relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester, considering he is old enough to be her father, it is kind of disturbing to read about a relationship between an older man and an 18 year old, even if it may be true love.
A recurring metaphor in the autobiography is fire and sometimes ice. Jane always seems to be surrounded by this fire, a passion, or a metaphor for passion. The fact that she saved Mr. Rochester twice, once from falling on ice and once from a fire, shows the relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester is very off and on, much life fire and ice. Their relationship is very honest and blunt, however it's probably best.
Another big part of Jane Eyre is the whole image of women and how they are portrayed in this autobiography. Jane is an orphan and has nothing really. She is very headstrong and stubborn, but when around men, she becomes their subordinate, yet still remains very honest and blunt. Everyone who comes across Jane as a youth finds her to be a rebel because she speaks out about religion and how it does not interest her. When Jane grows older and more mature people like her, but her plainness stays with her and she is considered to be just a governess for her pupil Adele. However, Mr. Rochester takes a liking to Jane and Jane to Mr. Rochester, she sees herself the same way she always has. Jane sees herself much like Adele, which does not make much sense to me.
That's all for now, looking forward to your comments. :)