Change of Mind: Women

Prior to reading Jane Eyre, I viewed women through a very primitive, ignorant lens.  Portrayal of women as helpless, dull, and weak in movies, books, etc. were main reasons why.  I do not have a strong, feminist woman in my life either.  My mother is a stay at home mom and does not assert herself over my father often.  These conditions lead to the development of my mindset before Jane Eyre. 

Going into the new book, I thought to myself that it would be a waste of time.  However, only six chapters through the book, and my perspective has already undergone a noticeable shift.  The first thing I noticed in Jane Eyre was simply the amazing writing of Charlotte Bronte; her ability to describe a situation with such color and flare, in such a dark story is uncanny.  Also, seeing women portrayed in many different ways in Jane Eyre has shown me that there is not one "type" of women.  There are still stay at home mothers; however, there are also strong, independent women. 

This change of mind is significant because now that I have a genuine respect for women, I can gain a greater knowledge from their opinions.  The completely unique perspective that they have can help me develop a full perspective on a variety of issues.