Jane Eyre · Chapter
Conclusion explained
Jane Eyre marries Mr.
What happens
Jane Eyre marries Mr. Rochester in a quiet ceremony and describes their ten years of happy married life. She visits Adèle, brings her home, and places her in a better school. Diana and Mary Rivers marry happily, while St. John Rivers becomes a missionary in India, remaining unmarried and devoted to his faith.
Themes in this chapter
Love and Morality
Jane and Rochester's marriage embodies a moral union based on mutual love and equality.
Self-Respect and Integrity
Jane's choices reflect her integrity, balancing love with personal principles.
Religion and Hypocrisy
St. John's devout missionary life contrasts with earlier hypocritical religious figures.
Characters to notice
- Jane Eyre
Narrates her marriage to Mr. Rochester and their life together.
- Mr. Rochester
Marries Jane; partially regains sight after two years.
- Adèle Varens
Jane visits her at school, brings her home, and places her in a better school.
- Diana Rivers
Marries a naval captain; visits Jane annually.
- Mary Rivers
Marries a clergyman; visits Jane annually.
- St. John Rivers
Becomes a missionary in India; remains unmarried and devoted to his faith.
Key passages
“Reader, I married him.”
I married Mr. Rochester.
Jane directly addresses the reader to announce her marriage.
“I have now been married ten years. I know what it is to live entirely for and with what I love best on earth.”
After ten years of marriage, I understand what it means to live completely for and with the person I love most.
Jane reflects on the fulfillment of her married life.
“Mr. Rochester continued blind the first two years of our union; ... I was then his vision, as I am still his right hand.”
Rochester was blind for the first two years of our marriage, and I acted as his eyes and right hand.
Jane describes her role as Rochester's caretaker and companion.