Jane Eyre follows the life of an orphaned girl who faces a harsh and lonely childhood, enduring abuse at the hands of her aunt and later at a strict boarding school. As she grows up, she becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets the mysterious and brooding Mr. Rochester. Over time, Jane and Rochester develop a deep, passionate love for each other, but their relationship is complicated by a shocking secret. Throughout the novel, Jane grapples with themes of love, morality, independence, and social class, ultimately finding the strength to stand by her own principles and seek a life of her own making.