Question

Examine the irony behind the “disabling” of Rochester at the end of Jane Eyre. Do you believe that the fire truly disables Rochester, or is he better off for having had this experience? Explain your answer. Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Answer 1

The irony of the story relies on the principle that nothing is truly perfect in life. It was not the fire that directly disabled Rochester but the events that surrounded the people who were in that fire which caused Rochester to lose his eyesight and one of his hands. This was not entirely a bad experience because it ultimately brought him back to Jane.