Jane Eyre :: Literature Religion Papers

Jane Eyre St. John Rivers makes several(prenominal) very intriguing choices in Jane Eyre. He is constantly faced with tough decisions to make. Whether it be refusing his true love or moving to India to give his purport serving others, there is always an interesting twist where St. John is concerned. His immenseness in the novel whitethorn be evident to readers, but they may not always understand his decisions and his actions. The choices he makes are exemplary of a man who has given his life to serve God and His people. St. John, at his submission in the novel, is a clergyman with plans to bring forth a missionary someday soon. This is not surprising for clergymen, according to Andrew F. Walls, author of The Missionary Movement in Christian History, since a missionary was essentially a pr to each oneer, and a preacher should normally be a minister (161). At this time, it was considered normal for a clergyman to become a missionary. But a missionary did know to be more than a clergyman. He also must cause common sense and competence, Walls says. St. John has all of these qualities and more, making him perfect for a life of sacrifice. St. John Rivers is introduced into the novel as a savior. He takes Jane into his category and under his care when she believes to have reached the end of her road. It is here, at Moor augury with St. John, that she is given a new beginning with a new identity, line of descent, and, eventually, a family with St. John and his sisters. As a clergyman, St. John is a good, moral someone whose intentions are to provide for his people and his family. He also eventually wants to become a missionary someday soon. Jane wishs the idea of this and it is evident to readers that Jane admires St. John and loves him like the brother he has become to her. He even gives her a job as a teacher at a school for little fortunate children. It is here that she is introduced to Rosamond Oliver and her father. After meeting Rosamond Oliver th rough her teaching face and hearing her talk about St. John with admiration, Jane concludes that they are meant to be for each other. She goes to St. John with her allegations and he admits his love for her to Jane . . . I