A Cover Isn't Everything

We all have heard the saying “don't judge a book by its cover” and it could be true sometimes. A person could seem malicious, but once people get to know them they are not as bad. In the novel Jane Eyre, we meet a couple of characters that act as jerks and there are some who seem like a saint. Mr. Rochester was one of those characters. People say that actions are worth more than words and that's exactly what I can say about Mr. Rochester. At first he struck me as rude and untrustworthy. He was a very sketchy character and I thought he was going to be the villain of the story. Throughout the book, we read about his past and we see his actions. For some readers, it might have changed their view of Mr. Rochester, but not all were convinced. …show more content…
The man questioned her and told her to help him. He did not identify himself and was stern. Once she arrived at Thornfield, she realize that the man was Mr. Rochester, a.k.a her boss. Their first official conversation was interesting. He called her a witch and accused her of bewitching his horse. The first impression us readers got of this character was impolite. Also, he played with her emotions and made her feel less of herself. He flirted with a woman named Blanche in front of Jane and that broke her heart. Later on, he invited her to a party and Blanche was talking badly about her and the fact that she is a governess. There's a scene where Jane drew a portrait of Blanche and compared herself to her. It was upsetting to see Jane put herself down and say that she didn't have a