Rochester. Through Mr. Rochester's loss of her hand and sight, Jane is able to maintain her independence as he is no longer able to be her "master" and must now depend on her, "I took that dear hand, I held it for a long time" moment to my lips, then let it pass around my shoulders; being much smaller in stature than him, I served as both a support and a guide. (Page 353), this shows Jane has enough strength and independence that she needs to lead Mr. Rochester. Although Jane has now entered into a marriage bond and would appear to have given up her freedom, paradoxically, it is actually this particular bond that gave Jane the escape and all the freedom she was looking for. Due to Mr. Rochester's physical disabilities, Jane now sees them as equals and are a perfect couple, as she says: "I am my husband's life as much as he is mine... Being together for us means being at the same time free as in solitude, cheerful as in company... our character is exactly suited: the result is perfect harmony (Page 354). has the emotional nourishment he needed, found the perfect balance between independence, equality and freedom and found self-fulfillment without sacrificing it