I remember watching the Masterpiece Theatre version (2006) of this novel a few years back and at the time I felt a small connection with Jane and her plight. Now that I have read every word of her ‘auto-biography’ I feel even closer to her than I ever could be. It is such a sad story, but one of hope and determination and eternal devotion and love. It is my goal to go on out and find my own Mr. Rochester to be happy with and loved by and to love.