Jasper FfordeGovernments and fashions come and go but Jane Eyre is for all time.
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Jane Eyre is a classic novel and we can find ourselves enjoying it even in our modern day. Jane Eyre has been around for decades and its message is still relevant. The novel clearly brings forward the importance of renewal, morality and self-worth. The novel also helps us appreciate the importance of forgiveness and kindness. The idea of Jane Eyre brings awareness to the importance of forgiveness and kindness in our lives.
Source: The Eyre Affair
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