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Originally Posted by issybird
Why Jane thought the Rivers siblings were entitled to three-quarters of her inheritance is beyond me. They lived comfortable lives in a loving family and she was destitute after an abusive upbringing.
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I don't mind that too much; it would have been out of character for Jane to prance off with all the loot. And they did take her in.
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It’s too unfortunately true; Rochester’s injuries were supposed to redeem him. I can’t imagine why; it’s not as if Bertha were any less dead, but he gets to have a lavish life on her money plus a second wife to cater to his every whim.
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And even when Bertha was alive, he was having a fine old time, traveling and keeping mistresses while his wife was locked up in an attic. It's not like he was taking care of her or making any sacrifices for her.
Falling in love with Jane--if it was love--was certainly forgivable, but lying to her all the way to the altar was not; the betrayal was far too great.