Throughout history, humanity has sought a perfect balance between passion and reason. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë expresses the human conflict between passion and reason. There is a constant battle between passion and reason throughout the novel. Jane Eyre is known for its unparalleled passion. The importance of her passion is highlighted by Jane's freedom from Gateshead. After Mrs. Reed tells Mr. Brocklhurst about Jane's "deceitful nature," Jane reflects: "I had felt every word as keenly as I had heard it clearly, and a passion of resentment was now fomenting in me” (Brontë 30). Jane feels passionate about the unfair things that happen to her, as she does when she is attacked by John Reed. Jane's passion stems from a place of deep injustice to her and to passionate people like Jane by oppressors. At Lowood, Jane learns a lesson from Bessie: “you should try to be useful and pleasant, then, perhaps, you would have a home here; but if you become passionate and rude, Missis will dismiss you, I am sure" (Brontë 10). Bessie warns Jane either ...