This paper is one of the possible analyses and interpretations of the novel Jane Eyre, which was written in the nineteenth century in Great Britain. The paper reflects the development of the main protagonist who strives for independence and equality, which makes her a progressive and atypical heroine of Victorian novels. The paper tries to show that Brontë is an author who wrote about important topics that touch on the representation of women in the Victorian era, and the issue of women’s rights. In addition, the narratological analysis of the novel proved that we can observe this literary work in the light of modern storytelling. Furthermore, the bibliography used in the paper includes primary sources, namely the novel Jane Eyre, and secondary sources that refer to critical works of domestic and anglophone origin. This paper shows the difficult position of the Victorian woman, but also speaks about the fact that women can choose, both in terms of education and in terms of marriage partner. This fact confirms that Brontë's main character is active and progressive, but it should be noted that the characteristics such as name, appearance, behavior, and way of dressing make her an “ordinary” protagonist with whom readers can identify. Among other things, in the novel we also find the personification of time that provides an insight into Jane's feelings and her inner world.