JE #12

“He stood between me and every thought of religion, as an eclipse intervenes between man and the broad sun” (361). Bronte uses many literary devices throughout the novel, including many similes. A simile is a comparison often using the words “like” or “as.” It is a figure of speech that is common for expressing ideas and imagery. This passage also demonstrates the importance Mr. Rochester has on Jane. She says how he is like an “eclipse” between her and the sun--being the only thing that she can see in front of her.