My future husband was becoming to me my whole world; and more than the world: almost my hope of heaven. He stood between me and every thought of religion, as an eclipse intervenes between man and the broad sun. I could not, in those days, see God for His creature: of whom I had made an idol.Anonymous
About This Quote
This quote is from the novel "Jane Eyre," by Charlotte Bronte and it describes how Jane and Mr. Rochester fell in love and also shows the change that happened to her after she became a lady. According to Jane, Mr. Rochester was her whole world because he was so kind and gentle and he gave her hope of heaven.
The quote also shows the difference between religion and love. Religion comes before love because it is something people use to get to heaven while love is something you feel for people in your life. When Jane knew Mr.
Rochester was going to propose, she was overcome with joy and could not wait to say yes.
Source: Jane Eyre
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