Quote: " If she did, she need not coin her smiles so lavishly; flash her glances so unremittingly; manuracture airs so elaborate, graces so multitudinous. It seems to me, that she might, by merely sitting quietly at his side, saying little and looking less, get nigher his heart. I have seen in his face a far different expression from that which hardens it now while she is so vivaciously accosting him" (189).
Reflection: Jane's jealousy and strength of love is just now showing as she analyzes and criticizes Miss Ingram. Not to mention the confidence shown from Jane to see herself as an equal to the Miss Ingram, equal enough to point out her faults in character. During that time period, it was quite unusual for someone socially inferior to judge or critique someone of a higher social status. It made me laugh to read about Jane's thoughts on the actions of Miss Ingram because she was basically calling Miss Ingram fake in more polite terms. However, her speculations are valid. A girl in love should never have to flaunt about the man of her heart and throw herself at him in the manner of Miss Ingram. Interesting that this very observation created by Bronte is also applicable in today's society. Take notice that there are beautiful girls on campus at Patterson High who long to be in relationships but cannot seem to find one, and not by choice. No matter how beautiful a girl may be, if she throws herself out there and puts on an act, she will forever find herself as the first runner up. Being natural and true, to me at least, is more appealing than being flirty and over the top.
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