In Charlotte Brontë’s novel, "Jane Eyre," Jane enters Lowood, the boarding school, with her strong and adamant personality already formed; however, after eight years, she departs more evolved, yet more uncertain. At Gateshead, before Lowood, Jane stands up for what she believes in, she is certain about what she likes and dislikes, and she is defensive. These personality traits affect her life in both good and bad ways; however, at age eighteen, when she leaves Lowood, although she has not completely changed, she is less passionate about her beliefs and is more submissive to social norms. Since Jane’s parents have both died, she is raised until the age of ten by her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, at Gateshead. Unfortunately, when her loving uncle dies, contrary to her husband’s wishes, her aunt never sympathizes with or cares for Jane as much as for her three malicious children. Hence, Jane is an angry child who stands up to authority and has strong opinions. This anger might have stemmed from a lack of love and parental care, which most children naturally receive from their parents. One of Jane’s strengths is her bravery in standing up for herself, even against authority or citizens of a higher class. Jane’s recalcitrance can be of help to her but it can also harm her. When Jane fights her cousin John, who is a young man of a higher class, she is punished and sent to the Red Room. The unrestrained expression of anger and pain here gives her immediate consequences. Her first encounter with Mr. Brocklehurst, the cruel master of Lowood, shows an example of Jane’s strong character. When he comes to Mrs. Reed’s house to interview both Jane and Mrs. Reed, with Jane’s good judge of character, she quickly realizes that he is a bad man and proceeds in responding obnoxiously to a number of his answers and being rude to him. During their conversation about heaven and hell, when Mr. Brocklehurst asks her how to avoid hell, she responds, “I must keep in good health, and not die.” (39) This witty yet sarcastic remark shows her tendency to not pay attention to social norms and she will not submit to those who are considered “higher” in society solely because she ought to. Jane is religious, but she questions some of it and she has her own views on it. When Mr. Brocklehurst asks her about the Psalms of the Bible, she responds “‘Psalms are not interesting,’ I remarked. ‘That proves that you have a wicked heart.” (40) This kind of rebellious mindset, particularly speaking out, is considered wrong for children. Her intransigence defines her as a child; however, due to this attitude, she makes enemies and often gets in trouble. One main scene where Jane chooses to strike back with words is when she approaches Mrs. Reed, her horrible aun