Jane Eyre: Facing Repression, Achieving ProgressJane Eyre tells the story of a woman progressing on the path to acceptance. During her journey, Jane encounters many obstacles to her intelligence. Male dominance proves to be the greatest obstacle at every stop on Jane's journey: Gateshead Hall, Lowood Institution, Thornfield Manor, Moor House and Ferndean Manor. As she grows up, however, Jane slowly learns to understand and control repression. Jane's journey begins at Gateshead Hall. Mrs. Reed, Jane's aunt and guardian, serves as a partial arbiter of the rivalries that constantly occur between Jane and John Reed. John emerges as the dominant male figure in Gateshead. He insists that Jane yield to and serve him at all times, threatening her with mental and physical abuse. Mrs. Reed condones John's conduct and sees him as the victim. Jane's rebellion against Mrs. Reed represents the realization that she does not deserve the unfair treatment. Jane refuses to be treated as a subordinate and ultimately speaks out against her oppressors. His reactions to Ms. Reed's hatred appear raw and uncensored and foreshadow possible future responses to the restrictions. This rebellion also begins the next phase of his journey. The Lowood Institution represents the next step in Jane's progress. His obstacle here appears in the form of Mr. Brocklehurst, the manager of the "respectable" institution. He made his first appearance at Gateshead Hall to examine Jane and check out her evil qualities (according to Mrs. Reed). In Lowood, Mr. Brocklehurst is the epitome of the perfect hypocrite. He consistently preached the denial of "luxury and indulgence" (p.95), although his values ​​conflicted with these ideas. His wife and daughters personify the meanings of luxury and indulgence as they "were beautifully attired in velvet, silk, and furs" (p.97). He extends his hypocrisy by quoting passages from the Bible to support his sermons, although these sermons and passages do not apply to his life. She says: "I have a master to serve, whose kingdom is not of this world: my mission is to mortify the desires of the flesh in these girls, to teach them to dress with modesty and sobriety, not with braids and expensive dresses." . (page 96). Although she must learn to manage the complete dominance of Brocklehurst, Jane changes a lot during her years at Lowood, mainly thanks to the teachings of Helen Burns and Miss. Temple. Through their instruction, Jane learns to control her anger towards Mr.