In Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, Jane experiences internal conflicts that lead to heart-wrenching decisions. Jane's love for Rochester becomes a force that compromises her values when she discovers his deceit. However, Jane's commitment to moral integrity counters the strong passion in the novel's greatest conflict between love and responsibility. As she is tested in two main instances involving her love for Rochester, Jane takes painful actions to flee love in order to adhere to her unwavering principles. Through adhering to her high moral values, Jane is rewarded with a happy ending, which supports the novel's purpose in showing how a person with strong morals can find true happiness.

Jane Eyre's first experience with conflict between her emotions for Rochester and her principles takes place after she confesses her love to Rochester. As Jane returns upon her aunt's death, Jane realizes her overwhelming feelings...