Becoming Jane

    
     

 Few days ago, I watched a movie—Becoming Jane. It describes the early life of author Jane Austen. She is an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction. She wrote many famous novels, such as Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, and Pride and Prejudice. Although the film assumes an otherwise unproven relationship between Austen and Lefroy, the original screenplay was inspired by real events, which were chronicled in the book Becoming Jane Austen by Jon Spence. The plot of story is that Jane Austen is the youngest daughter in her family and her mother has yet to find a suitable husband for her. She wants to be writer, but in her time women had better to be ignorant. Thomas Lefroy is a promising lawyer with a bad reputation. At first sight, Jane has a bad impression about the arrogant Irishman. Later, Mr. Wisley, the nephew of the wealthy Lady Gresham, proposes to Jane, but Jane ultimately rejects him due to lack of affection. Tom continues his advances mischievously and Jane begins to take the idea of marriage seriously. The two get to know each other gradually, however, and eventually they fall in love. Tom, Jane, Henry and Jane's rich widowed cousin receive an invitation from Tom's uncle. This visit is meant to be a short break in their journey. This would allow Tom’s uncle to get to know Jane before give a blessing for their marriage. However, Tom’s uncle receives a letter informing him Jane’s family is poor, so he refuses to agree this marriage. Tom tells Jane that he cannot marry her, and she's sad. Jane goes back home and accepts the marriage proposal of Mr. Wisley. Later, Tom realizes he cannot live without Jane, and comes back and says that they should run away. Jane agrees, and they leave. On the way, Jane finds a letter from Tom's mother, and realizes his situation. She tells Tom that they can't do this, not with that many people depending upon him. He insists that he and Jane must marry. He says he'll make the money, but Jane knowing that is impossible. So Jane leaves and goes back home. Years later Jane and Tom meet again. Her brother brings him to her. After a moment Tom introduces his daughter who is also a huge fan of Jane's book. Her daughter asks Jane to read, Tom quickly calls her name, Jane. It is surprised that Tom named his daughter Jane. Therefore, Jane agrees to read her book in public. At the end of the movie, Tom's daughter sitting by Jane as she reads Pride and Prejudice. Tom stars at Jane like he used to, showing he still loves her. Anyway, I think this movie is worthy to be watched because it shows me that the true love is not to occupy. Although the rational decision will make me to be very painful, the pain will turn into the nutrient finally. Jane is a brave and sincere woman, she strives for her true love, and she also has the courage to leave in the final moment. She knows what she wants and believes that the woman may support herself depending on her strength. She writes unremittingly, deeply believed that she can write stories which can touch others. Suddenly, I realize what I lack through this film; I think I lack confidence. A woman may not be the most beautiful, smart, and attractive one, but she does not lack self-confidence and relentless faith. I always like her works. It is so simple and realistic. She is good at describing feminine and society's relations and the contradiction. In her works, she discussed that the relationship between love and money. Affection is desirable. Money is absolutely indispensible. Nothing destroys spirit like poverty. At the end of the story, she chose to leave. And she said, “But if our love destroys your family, it will destroy itself. My sweet, sweet friend, you will sink, and we will all sink with you. In a long, slow degradation of guilt and regret and blame. They are made from contradiction.” She has made such a choice. Even if it is painful, she let her love go. (696 words)