Jane Eyre 1 - Aside

"I have told you, reader, that I had learnt to love Mr. Rochester" (Bronte, 163)

In Jane Eyre, Jane makes extensive use of interior monologue; however, once in a while Jane addresses the reader directly through and aside. In these few asides Jane is usually professing her love for Mr. Rochester. While I cannot discern the reason for using and aside instead of interior monologue to discuss Mr. Rochester, I can say that the use of the asides captures the reader's attention, making them feel as though they are having a conversation with Miss Eyre. Personally, I enjoy feeling as though Jane is confiding in me when she addresses the "reader".