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"Do not let us forget that this is a solemn matter," he said ere long: "one of which we may neither think nor talk lightly without sin. I trust, Jane, you are in earnest when you say you will serve your heart to God: it is all I want. Once wrench your heart from man, and fix it on your Maker, the advancement of that Maker's spiritual kingdom on earth will be your chief delight and endeavor; you will be ready to do at once whatever furthers that end. You will see what impetus would be given to your efforts and mine by our physical and mental union in marriage: the only union that gives a character of permanent conformity to the destinies and designs of human beings; and, passing over all minor caprices-all trivial difficulties and delicacies of feeling-all scruple about the degree, kind, strength or tenderness of mere personal inclination- you will hasten to enter into that union at once."
Jane rejected Mr. St. John's proposal because she did not love him and felt that marrying him without love would be dishonest. She could not imagine spending her life with someone she did not truly love, so she chose to follow her heart and seek a different path.
Before she can marry, she needs to know what happened to Mr. Rochester.
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What happened when Jane was considering Mr St. John's marriage proposal in Jane Eyre?
she heard Mr. Rochester's voice calling her name
What happened when Jane was considering Mr. St. John's marriage proposal?
Jane rejected Mr. St. John's marriage proposal because she did not love him and did not want to enter into a marriage without love. She realized that she craved emotional connection and could not sacrifice her happiness for duty alone.
What happened immediately before the proposal scene in Pride and Prejudice?
Elizabeth finds out that Mr. Darcy separated Mr. Bingley and Her sister Jane.
What is the duration of It Happened to Jane?
The duration of It Happened to Jane is 1.62 hours.
When was It Happened to Jane created?
It Happened to Jane was created on 1959-07-14.
What has the author Marjorie Jane Johns written?
Marjorie Jane Johns has written: 'Taxonomy and biostratigraphy of Middle and Late Triassic elasmobranch ichthyoliths from northeastern British Columbia' -- subject(s): Animals, Fossil, Fossil Animals, Ichthyoliths, Paleontology
Who accepted Mr. Collins proposal?
Charlotte acepts mr.collins proposal. She is elizabeth bennets best friend. Mr.collins wanted t marry jane at first until mrs.bennet said that jane was soon to be engaged he asked elizabeth who declined and then he ended up with chaorlette
When did Jane's USAF happen?
Jane's USAF happened in 1999.
What unusual turn of events occurred when Mr Bennett spoke to Elizabeth about that marriage proposal?
In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennett spurned the marriage proposal of Mr. Collins
When did Jane's Fighters Anthology happen?
Jane's Fighters Anthology happened in 1997.
What events happened in the garden in Jane Eyre?
Mr. Rochester proposed to Jane
What happened to Mary Jane kelly?
mary jane kelly was murdered thats what happend
