Connections between Jane Eyre and "The Reason"
The first way that Jane Eyre and "The Reason" relates to eachother is the portrayal of appreciation of someone or something, in order to cause change. In the song it says, "I've found a reason to show, A side of me you didn't know, A reason for all that I do, And the reason is you." The lyrics relates to Jane Eyre because Jane obviously changes a lot as the book progresses on. This all began when Jane received care and kindness from Miss Temple. The reason why Jane changed and showed a whole new Jane later in the book was because of Maria Temple, and the motherly kindness she gave to Jane.
The second way that the two works relates to eachother is the demonstration of past pain and how it may affect someone. As quoted from the song, "I'm sorry that I hurt you, It's something I must live with every day, And all the pain I put you through, I wish that I could take it all away." When Jane was living at Gateshead, she was poorly treated by Mrs. Reed, which caused much pain and sorrow for Jane. This is what instigated the need for change in her life, which made Miss Temple even more important to Jane. The much sorrow and pain that Mrs. Reed brought upon Jane was later washed away by Miss Temple's kindness to her.
"Alive" by The Green
Verse 1
Take a look at the pouring rain, Last time it rained for forty-days.
Take a look at the sun that shines, Painting colors of ribbons in the sky.
Take a look out your window, And take a look at how the green grass grows.
I can feel it on the inside, And I give thanks and praise to be alive.
Chorus
Together we can make some memories,
And help love grow and live eternally,
And spread this word over both land and sea,
And help each other on this long hard journey.
Verse 2
Ever since I was a young little boy, All I needed was my family and toys.
And learning how to count from one to ten, I said my ABC's and do it all again.
And I learned how to walk,
And I learned how to talk,
And I learned that love is one life cost.
And it still amazes me when I look down at a keiki,
And see all the things they learned from you and me.
Chorus (2x)
Bridge
Show me the way.
Teach me the part.
Help me find my way back to your mind and your heart.
Keep me alive, and I'll keep you well,
Share a little water from your bucket to my well.
(Repeat)
Chorus (2x)
Bridge (2x)
Connections between Jane Eyre and "Alive"
The first way that relates the two works together is the idea that friendships
create memories. In the song it says, "Together we can make some memories,
and help love grow and live eternally." This relates to Jane and Helen's friendship
at Lowood. They made memories together, which will last forever. Even though
Helen passed away earlier in the book, their friendship and memories will last a
very long time.
The second way the two relate to eachother is the idea that friends need to stay
together and help eachother through the hard life. The lyrics say, "And spread
this word over both land and sea, and help eachother on this long hard journey."
This is definitely shown when Helen befriended and comforted Jane at school.
This was also shown by Miss Temple, when she helped Jane out through her
struggles. Jane's life was a long and hard journey, but thankfully, she had others
to help her out in those hard times.
Works Cited:
Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. New York: Puffin, 2008. Print
