Friday, May 23, 2008

I'm befuddled


To be human means that one is unsure about their own identity within a society. They try to be true to their own sense of self and morality, but simultaneously try to fit in with other members of their culture and its view of right and wrong.
This is quite apparent in the novel Jane Eyre as she is by nature an independent and fiery individual, but must swallow her pride and be obedient to get by in the Victorian era. She is also terribly in love with Mr. Rochester, but she must bottle her feelings and act coldly towards him as she is only a governess and he a man of higher rank and wealth. Jane is simply not being true to herself and her feelings and is confused with her place and role in the world. Her situation of confusion makes her entirely human.
Obviously the stripes of puzzle ribbon represent confusion. The figure on the panel is left blank so anyone can be put in its place. The words "I do" ( which can not be seen due to glare) and "I don't" show people's indecision in how they should display their real feelings to others. People just simply need to tell others their views on things and act in a way they see as right.

1 comment:

Kerri Ann Thompson said...

pimpin: nice work. Thanks for the post.