A key feature of the 'classic Victorian realist novel' is its emphasis on realism. Realism deliberately rejects “conventionally attractive subjects…in favor of sincerity and a concentration on the non-idealized treatment of contemporary life” (OED). Realism marks a shift toward a focus on the self as an individual, hence the in-depth depiction of certain characters in Jane Eyre (Brontë, 1847). An example of this is Jane's reflection on how her leaving Thornfield will affect Mr. Rochester. After thinking about how much he might suffer, she still resists the urge to enter Mr. Rochester's room: "My hand went to the lock: I caught it and I slipped. » This shows Jane as a complex character. Conflicting desires exist within her: she loves Mr. Rochester, but morally she is not resolved to be his mistress, and that is why she has decided to leave Thornfield. Although choosing between love and morality is not an everyday event, it is a moment that happens because of and in Jane's daily life. As readers, we can empathize with Jane because her conflicting impulses and motivations closely mirror the daily trials of being human. The realistic novel places more emphasis on its characters rather than its plot and explores the relationships between these characters. The selected passage shows both the servant-master aspect of the relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester, as well as its romantic nature. At the beginning of the chosen passage, Jane affectionately describes Mr. Rochester as a "kind master," indicating that even after his proposal, she is unable to separate herself from her position as a servant. This is further emphasized when Jane states that "he would have her come in the morning", which... middle of paper ...... devoured the true nature of reality. This makes the reader feel like they are present in the moment. A great example of this in the selected passage is Jane's action of leaving Thornfield: “A faint dawn shone in the courtyard. The great doors were closed and locked; but a window in one of them was only locked. That's the way I left: I closed it too; and now I was out of Thornfield. » This detailed description shows Jane's dedication in her decision to leave Thornfield and allows the reader to feel as if they are with her in this moment. The sequence evokes strong images, which the reader is probably familiar with, such as the view of dawn. The locked doors suggest both a sense of confinement and security within Thornfield. Such layering of small details and observations creates the feeling of realism characteristic of classic Victorian realistic literature..