Jane Eyre, written in 1847 by Charlotte Bronte, tells a story of tragedy, mystery and Gothic romance. Covering the many issues of England at the time, Bronte writes about the treatment of orphans, social class, and the controversial British law prohibiting divorce in all circumstances. Orphaned at a young age and unwanted by her guardian, Mrs. Reed, Jane seeks better prospects in education at Lowood, eventually earning a position as a governess at Thornfield. Complications turn her life upside down when she becomes engaged to her employer, Mr. Rochester, and soon after discovers that he is already married to a madman. Leaving Thornfield, Jane finds a home with St. John and his two sisters. Eventually, he returns to his former employer, discovering Thornfield in ashes, Mrs. Rochester dead, and Mr. Rochester blind and unmarried. Awash with motifs, Jane's constant struggles between her passions and her responsibilities prevail as the main theme of Bronte's enchanting narrative. From the introduction of Jane's orphan life, she struggles between her anger at Cousin John's antics and obedience....