In this statement, Brontë reverses the more conventional “he married me”, making Jane the subject of the sentence:
Brontë suggests a reversal of the power dynamic that has characterised Jane’s relationship with Rochester throughout the novel
This could be due to Rochester’s injuries, which make him physically dependent on Jane
Brontë presents their marriage as a happy one, with Rochester regarding Jane as his “equal”:
This represents Brontë’s ideal of an egalitarian marriage, with mutual respect and enjoyment of each other’s company