What does Jane's respomse to Mr Rochester on page 133 of Jane Eyre show about her view of herslef?
In Jane Eyre, Jane's response to Mr. Rochester on page 133 reveals her self-awareness and her belief in her own worth. Mr. Rochester proposes to Jane, while keeping his own secret about his previous marriage to Bertha Mason. Upon learning this information, Jane firmly rejects his proposal, asserting her self-respect despite her love for him.
Jane states, "Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! —I have as much soul as you, —and full as much heart! And if God had gifted me with some beauty and much wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is now for me to leave you."
Her response shows that she values herself beyond external characteristics such as wealth, beauty, or social status. She refuses to let these factors define her worth or allow them to compromise her dignity. Jane firmly believes in her own intrinsic value as an individual and is unwilling to enter into a marriage where she feels her partner does not truly see or value her for who she is.