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Jane Eyre Mr. Edward Rochester is faced with a tough situation. Mr. Rochester is married to Bertha Mason, but he has fallen in love with Jane Eyre. Edward Rochester is a member of the British gentry. His avaricious father tricks him into marrying Bertha Mason, a rich woman with a family history of mental illness. Jane is the governess to Adele, Rochester's little French ward, and takes up residence at Thornfield Hall. Her individuality, frankness, …

…for Bertha instead of sending her the crazy house. In the end there is a happy ending for Rochester as opposed Ethan and his tragic fate. Rochester two forces were his love for Jane and his marriage to Bertha. Rochester knew that he could not marry Jane still being married to Bertha and divorces were not common in that time period. Rochester finally gets what he deserves, a happy life with Jane and their children.