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"Jane Eyre" is a novel that follows the life of its protagonist, Jane, as she grows up and falls in love with Mr. Rochester. The book is considered ahead of its time due to its approach to topics such as class, sexuality, religion, and feminism. The novel is divided into five stages, including Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall, her education at Lowood School, her time as a governess at Thornfield Hall, her time in the Moor House, and her reunion with and marriage to Rochester. Throughout the novel, Jane faces emotional and physical abuse from her aunt and cousins, as well as harsh treatment at Lowood School. Despite this, she finds role models in Helen and Miss Temple. After leaving Thornfield Hall, Jane finds family members and eventually reunites with Rochester, who has lost his eyesight and a hand. They marry and live happily ever after. The novel has been praised for its strong female protagonist and its exploration of social issues. It has also been the subject of significant rewritings and interpretations, including Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea.