Jane's Crown of Thorns: Feminism and Christianity in Jane Eyre

St. John null unmarried: he never will marry now. Himself has hitherto sufficed to the toil; and the toil draws near its close: his glorious sun hastens to its setting.... And why weep for this? No fear of death will darken St. John's last hour: his mind will be unclouded; his heart will be undaunted; his hope be sure; his faith steadfast. His own words are null pledge of this:-- `My Master,' he says, `has forewarned me. Daily he announces more...