This dramatization begins with Jane as a neglected orphan child, unjustly punished by her aunt.

Jane's open defiance of her unjust and tyrannical aunt has led to her dismissal from Gateshead Hall. She's to go instead to Lowood School, where strict discipline is in order.

Conditions have improved at Lowood School & Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.

Happy in her new post, Jane gets on with a new pupil, Adele, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax. She also meets her new employer, Mr. Rochester.

Jane wanders the moors, poor, starving, and heartbroken, until she is rescued.

A destitute Jane has found sanctuary with the Rivers family and has a new post as teacher at the local school.

Summoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, scene of her unhappy childhood.

Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.

Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.

Mr. Briggs interrupts the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester with the claim that the marriage cannot proceed, as Mr. Rochester has a wife.

Jane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.