Abstract：Jane Eyre is the masterpiece of Charlotte Bronte, who is a famous talented realistic woman novelist. This thesis discusses the characters of Jane in Rochester’s eyes in the social background of realism. It includes the analysis of Jane’s character and the analysis of Rochester’s character and Jane Eyre’s pursuit of love and her pursuit of liberty and equality. Jane is neither beautiful, nor rich, but her genuine, selfless love for Rochester, and her good personality strike us deeply. Jane Eyre sets a good example for women and is a good model for women forever.

Key words: Jane Eyre; Rochester; honest liberty and equality

摘要：《简爱》是现实主义时期著名的女作家夏洛蒂—勃朗特的代表作品。本论文结合现实主义的社会背景透过罗切斯特来讨论了简爱的性格。它包括简爱的性格分析，罗切斯特的性格分析以及简爱对于爱情以及自由和平等的追求。简爱既不漂亮，也不富有，但她对于罗切斯特真诚而无私的爱，以及她美好的人格深深地打动了我们。简爱为女性树立了好榜样，而且永远值得女性学习。

关键词：简爱;  罗切斯特;  诚实;  自由和平等