With her allusion to the Bible, the symbolism relates to themes of religion, social rules, and love. In just one scene, the reader can fully dive inside Jane’s character and understand all of Jane’s fears. Charlotte Brontë connects Jane’s past and present struggles, depicted by Judas and Luke, to foreshadow her future portrayed by St. John’s carving. Characterizing Jane in this way, Brontë leaves the reader with many interpretations on Jane’s development; however, she also allows the reader to not be so critical of Jane’s evolution through Jane
With her allusion to the Bible, the symbolism relates to themes of religion, social rules, and love. In just one scene, the reader can fully dive inside Jane’s character and understand all of Jane’s fears. Charlotte Brontë connects Jane’s past and present struggles, depicted by Judas and Luke, to foreshadow her future portrayed by St. John’s carving. Characterizing Jane in this way, Brontë leaves the reader with many interpretations on Jane’s development; however, she also allows the reader to not be so critical of Jane’s evolution through Jane