Thursday, March 24, 2011

SCRIPT!!!!!!!!!

Chapter 26
Act I
Scene I: Church
Characters: Rochester, Jane, Priest, Mason, Carriage/lawyer
Enter: Priest, Jane, Rochester
Priest: Are there any objections to this marriage?
Enter: mason and lawyer
Lawyer: I object!!
Mason: You dirtbag, you are still married to my sister
Rochester (to priest):ignore these fools
Priest: State your objections peasant!!
Lawyer: This marriage cannot go on because this man’s wife is still alive!!!!
*GASP*
Rochester: uh uh ahhh uhh.....all right all right its all true! I have been married to the same woman for fifteen years!
Scene 2: Bertha’s Room
Characters: Mason, Bertha, Rochester, Jane, Lawyer/carriage
Enter in: All characters, except Bertha
(Rochester holding Janes hand) 
Rochester: This is where i hide my greatest secret, jane. Show yourself beast! 
Mason ( to rochester): Go to the Devil!
(Bertha comes out)
Bertha: Waahahahahaa/rooooooaarr!
(Sees Rochester and Lunges toward him)
Bertha: Bertha Mad!! (incredible hulk voice)
Rochester: observe, How could i love this mad woman who attempts to end my life! I must control her before she does the same to you.
(Rochester Tackles Bertha)
Chapter 27
Act i
Scene 1: Jane’s Room
Characters: Rochester and Jane
Rochester: I apologize for having frightened you earlier.
Jane: Its alright (in an esoteric tone) But I still can’t be with you for as long as you are married to her.
Rochester: I feel the reason to explain what happened earlier, then maybe you will understand. My daddy forced me to into marrying Bertha for her money! He wanted me to remain wealthy so I wouldn’t taint the family name. 
Jane: But that’s so shallow Rochester! 
Rochester: Jane, my love, let me finish. When I met Bertha she was a great beauty and was wanted by every man. But I was deceived! My father and her family wanted the marriage so badly, that they hid a family history of mental illness!
*GASP*
Jane: That sounds horrible! But that doesn’t change the fact that I do not want to be your mistress.
Rochester: I understand, Jane. I have had my share of mistresses. I was with an Italian, a German, and French woman. And although I was content for a time, they did not satisfy my desire for true love. 
Jane: But what would make me different from them?
Rochester: Because Jane, I love you!! All I ask is for you to be mine forever.
Jane: But sir, I will not be yours.
Rochester: I can still remember when we first met and you helped me back onto my horse. I was intrigued by your character and your persistence on wanting to help me. You always seek to make others happy. So please Jane, make me happy and be mine. 
Jane: Sir, the only solution is for me to leave.
Rochester: No, Jane you can’t! You just can’t.
Jane: I will. “Farewell forever.”
[Rochester exits]
Jane: Farewell, Mrs. Fairfax. Farewell, my darling Adele.
Chapter 28
Characters: Jane, carriage man and baker lady.
[ Jane walking through the woods.]
Enter: Carriage and man.
Jane: Sir, how much will you charge me for a ride?
Man: What kind of ride?
Jane: A ride on your carriage, of course.
Man: Oh, it’ll cost you 30.
Jane: But I only have 20.
Man: Oh, well we’ll see how far that gets you.
Jane: Okay. 
[ Riding on carriage. Scene Whitcross, bakery. Leaves carriage.]
Jane: Oh, no! I left my bag in his carriage! I have nothing. Noooothing!!!
NARRATOR: Jane has been walking for many miles without any food or drink. She is starving and desperate when she comes upon a bakery. 
Enter: Bakery lady
Jane: Oh look a bakery!
Baker: Hello miss. You look like a respectable lady. What can I help you with?
Jane: Oh, um, well, uh, could I sit down for a while? I am very tired.
Baker: (rudely) Oh. Well I suppose so.
Jane(aside): while walking back and forth.....saying to herself “im soooooo hungry how am i going to ask this lady for a piece of bread? I need one so  desperately I am about to faint”
Jane: uhm miss do you think i can have a piece of bread? i am starving so very badly and i need to eat something before i faint.
Baker: no i cannot afford to spare a piece of bread.
Jane: Do you know where i can find work?
Baker:well there are jobs at the foundry but it is only suited for men.
Jane: Is there any other work in town? i need the money.
Baker: (rudely): no there is nothing for you in this town. but you need to remove yourself now for i have customers to care for.
{end scene}
NARRATOR: Jane continues walking until she finds a light on a hill, which leads her to a house.
Scene 2: Moorhouse
characters: Jane, Diana, Mary, Hannah and St. John.
[Jane knocks on door.]
Hannah: Yes?
Jane: Hello, ma’am. Could you please give me a piece of bread?
Hannah: No! I cannot give food to you beggars! Leave now! Scrat I say!
[Closes door.]
Jane: Oh God, I will be left here to die!
St. John: Who are you woman? 
Hannah: She is a beggar woman. I tried getting rid of her sir.
St. John: She looks faint. Bring her into the house.
Diana: Oh you poor girl! You look ill!
Mary: Hannah bring her some food!
St. John: No she can’t eat too much or she will die! Where are you from? Where are your friends?
Jane: My name is Jane Elliot. I have no one.
Diana: Brother, don’t make her talk! She has no strength!
St. John: Fine she can stay until she regains her health.
Jane: [Aside] “I dare [I must] put off the mendicant-and resume my natural character”
*Vocab. card--mendicant*
Jane: I thank you all for your kindness. I will tell you more when I have the strength.
Chapter 29:
Scene: Moor House
Characters: St. John, Hannah and Jane
Enter: Jane
Jane: Wow, I feel so much better! I wonder how long I was asleep for.
[Enter Hannah]
Hannah: You have been asleep for 3 days miss. 
Jane: Oh hello.
Hannah. Good day, Miss Elliot. I wanted to say sorry for thinking you were a lowly beggar. I can see by your nice clothes that you are a fine woman.
Jane: Oh it’s okay I forgive you. Can you tell me about the Rivers family?
Hannah: Well, their father just died and he lost all of their wealth before his death due to a bad business deal.
Enter: St. John
St. John: How are you feeling, Miss Elliot?
Jane: I must tell you that my true name is not Jane Elliot.
St. John: Whaaat? Well, what is it?
Jane: I will not say for I want my past to remain a secret. Do you think you can find a job for me in this town?
St. John: Hmmm, yes I will find work for you when you are better. I promise.
Jane: Thank you very much, sir.
Chapter 30:
Scene: Moor House
Characters: Jane, Mary, Diana and St. John
Enter: Diana, Mary and Jane
Jane: Oh, you two are so smart. I am glad that I have become close with you both.
Diana and Mary: Thank you, Jane.
Diana: Jane what do you like to do?
Jane: I like to draw. Here are some of my drawings.
Diana: Jane your drawings are beautiful!
Enter: St. John
St. John: Jane, I have found a job for you.
Jane: Oh really? Thank you, sir. What is the job?
St. John: I don’t know if you’re going to like it.
Jane: I am desperate! Anything will do!
St. John: You will be teaching at a charity school for girls.
Jane: Thank you St. John. Thank you so much!
St. John [to Mary and Diana]: Sisters, our Uncle John is dead!
Mary: [uncaring] Oh he did? Okay. 
Diana: Well that’s unfortunate I guess. Jane, we are not bad people for not mourning over his death. We barely knew him and all we know is he and our father has some bad blood for he led our father in a bad business deal.
(end scene)
Chapter 31:
Scene: Jane’s Cottage
Characters: Jane, Rosamond and St. John
Enter: St. John and Jane
St. John: How has your teaching been going?
Jane: Well, I feel a bit degraded and I know that I could do better. But I have developed positive feelings towards some of my students. 
St. John: When I first started working for the church I felt like I was wasting my potential too. But one day, I saw the light!
Enter: Rosamond
Rosamond: Why heeelloooo.
St. John: Oh, oh why hello to you too Rosamond. Jane I’d like you to meet Rosamond who will help you with your teaching.
Jane: Nice to meet you, miss. I am looking forward to it.
Rosamond: As am I. Oh St. John would you like to visit my house? I would love to have YOU over and my father wants to see you again.
St. John: Oh I am sorry, but i am busy that night. 
Rosamond: Please do St. John! I’ve been longing for your company. Wink, wink.
Jane: [aside] geez “ Mr. St. John spoke almost like an automaton”
*Vocab Card*
St. John: Sorry Rosamond, I cannot come.
Rosamond: Oh St. John why must you leave me so unsatisfied!?
Chapter 32:
Scene: Jane’s Cottage
Characters: Jane, St. John and Rosamond
Enter: Rosamond and Jane
Rosamond: Oh Jane I heard you draw lovely.
Jane: Why thank you darling.
Rosamond: Can you please do a portrait of me?
Jane: Of course! May I ask you a question?
Rosamond: Sure?
Jane: Do you have a crush on St. John?
Rosamond: Tehehehe
Jane: Soo that’s a yes?
Rosamond: Well he is very attractive but I’m not sure if he likes me back. He never wants to visit me.
 Jane: Oh Rosamond, stop it. You know you are so beautiful.
Rosamond: Oh Jane, you’re so nice. I like you!!
Jane: [aside] “She had taken an amiable caprice to me.  She said I was like Mr Rivers, only certainly, she allowed, ‘not one-tenth so handsome, though I was a nice, neat little soul enough, but he was an angel”
*Vocab. Card*
End scene. Exit Rosamond.
Enter: Jane and St. John
Jane: St. John do you want to see this pretty picture I drew?
St. John: Sure Jane. What do you have? Wait, what?? Is that a picture of Rosamond?
Jane: Why yes it is. Isn’t she very attractive? huh, huh?
St. John: She is tempting but her beauty would get in the way of my lord’s work and I will not have that!
Jane: But she likes youuu, don’t you want to mingle with her? 
St. John: No! She would make a terrible wife for a missionary.
Jane: Wow, that’s harsh! Take a look at this beautiful painting of her!
St. John: Oh my!!will you look at that!(gets a piece of paper of Jane Eyre name).
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Monday, March 21, 2011

Jane Eyre Project


Puppet Show 
Presentation Date: 25 March 2011
Journals: 
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Introduction
Puppets: introduce the puppets
Scenery: Title Scene
Group: 
Chapter 26
Puppets Needed: Jane, Rochester, Mason, Bertha, Priest
Scenery: Church, Bertha’s Room
Narrator Summary: Our part of the presentation begins when Jane prepares and goes to the church with Mr. Rochester to be married.  During the wedding ceremony, they are interrupted by Mr. Mason.  He says Mr. Rochester is unable to be wed since he already is married.  He produces documentation to prove Mr. Rochester is married.  Mr. Rochester is upset by the interference.  He admits that he has been a married man for fifteen years.  He leads the group to Thornfield to meet Mrs. Bertha Rochester who is hidden is a secret room on the third story.  After exiting, Bertha’s room, Mr. Mason tells Jane that he learned about the wedding ceremony through her uncle telling him about her letter.  Jane is in shock from the day’s events.  She retires to her room.  
Puppeteer:
Person with Cue Card: 
Quotes: “the marriage cannot go on; I declare the existence of an impediment”(367)
Person with Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Impediment: hindrance; obstacle
Chapter 27
Puppets Needed: Jane, Rochester
Scenes: Room in Thornfield, Moor
Narrator Summary: Jane finds Mr. Rochester waiting for her.  He asks her for forgiveness.  He plans to go out of the country with her so they can be married, but Jane does not want to be a mistress to him.  Mr. Rochester tells her about his relationship with his wife.  He explains that he married a woman who he knew little about.  His marriage was arranged by his father who cared about the profit of the marriage.  Mr. Rochester also explains how he did not know Bertha comes from a twisted family.  He recounts how he travelled the world looking for a woman to love since he felt deprived of it.  His wife only gave him misery.  He tells Jane how he was captivated by her. 
Puppeteer:
Person with Cue Card: 
Quotes: “there was such deep remorse in his eyes, such true pity in his tone, such manly energy in his manner: and besides, there was such unchanged love in his look and mien(pronounciation:me-en)-I forgave him all: yet not in words, not outwardly; only ay my hearts core”(380)
Person with Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Mien: expression; countenance
Chapter 28 
Puppets Needed: Jane, Mary, Diana, Hannah, St. John
Scenery: Moor, Bakery, Moor House
Narrator Summary: Jane runs away from Thornfield feeling depressed.  Jane finds herself at Whitcross where she struggles to find shelter.  She starves and begs for food, because she has no money to pay for anything. One night she sees a light in the hills and follows it. Upon reaching it she sees Mary and Diana conversing while a servant name Hannah knits. Jane knocks and Hannah answers but does not let her in. Jane thinks she will die from lack of nutrition, but a man name St. John comes to the door and lets her in. They decide to allow her stay and feed her, because she appears to be feeble and ill.  Jane uses a false name under Jane Elliot to hide her identity from them.
Puppeteer: Can you provide me with employment?
Person with the Cue Card: holds up the card which says, “NO!”
Quotes: “I dare to put off the mendicant-to resume my natural and character” (430)
Person with the Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Mendicant: begging
Chapter 29
Puppets Needed: Jane, Diana, Mary, Hannah, St John
Scenery: Moor House
Narrator Summary: After several days, Jane recuperates from her extreme hunger as a beggar.   Jane asks Hannah to apologize to her for shunning her at the door.  Jane learns about the family.  Their father had died three weeks ago.  Diana and Mary are governesses, but are home as a result of the funeral.     Jane tells the family what she is willing to reveal about her past.  She unveil that her name is not Jane Elliot.  Jane asks St John if he would kind enough to find her employment.  
Puppeteer:
Person with Cue Card:
Quotes: “Quiescent as he now sat, there was something about his nostril, his mouth, his brow, which, to my perceptions, indicated elements within either restless, or hard, or eager.” (440)
Person with Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Quiescent: motionless
Chapter 30
Puppets Needed: Jane, Mary, Diana, St John
Scenery: Moor House
Narrator Summary: While staying at the Moor House, Jane became close friends with Mary and Diana.  However, Mary and Diana is going to return to their roles as governesses.  St John presents Jane with a job as an instructor at a school for girls.  She takes the position.  St John receives a letter about the recent death of their uncle.  St John, Mary, and Diana will not receive an inheritance since it will all go to their unspecified cousin.
Puppeteer:
Person with Cue Card:
Quotes: “Mutual recrimination passed between: they parted in anger, and were never reconciled. My uncle engaged afterwards in prosperous undertakings: it appears he realized a fortune of twenty-thousand pounds”(457)
Person with Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Recrimination: accusation
Chapter 31
Puppets Needed:
Scenery:
Narrator Summary: Jane moves to the cottage that is provided to her by Rosamond.  St John comes and visits her.  They discuss his dedication to serving his lord.  Rosamond interrupts the conversation between Jane and St John.  Through observation, Jane believes they are attracted to each other.  She thinks it is St John’s attitude towards his faith which prevents them to have a relationship.  He prefers labor over love. 
Puppeteer:
Person with Cue Card:
Quotes: “Mr St John spoke almost like an automaton: himself only knew the effort it cost him thus to refuse”(466).
Person with Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Automaton: robot
Chapter 32
Puppets Needed:
Scenery:
Narrator Summary: Although Jane is doing well as an instructor, she misses Mr Rochester.  One day, Rosamond asks Jane to compose a sketch of her.  When St John comes to visit, Jane shows him the sketch of Rosamond. She tells him that he should marry Rosamond.  Even though St John has feelings for Rosamond, he says he is unwilling to accept Rosamond since 
Puppeteer:
Person with Cue Card:
Quotes: “She had taken an amiable caprice to me.  She said I was like Mr Rivers, only certainly, she allowed, ‘not one-tenth so handsome, though I was a nice, neat little soul enough, but he was an angel’”(471)
Person with Vocabulary Cards: holds up definition Caprice: fancy
Conclusion
Theme: 
Narrator Professor Interpretation: My professor interpretation deals with the first chapter called "Every trip is a Quest (except when it's not).”  Jane agonizing experiences and struggles after leaving Thornfield and ending up in Whitcross is just another quest she takes that's an obstacle in life. One of the characteristics of this chapter is challenges and trials and she is challenged in this chapter and another characteristics of the chapter is the real reason is always self-knowledge. I believe after this quest, she will finally become one with herself and realize what she wants to do with herself, kind of like reaching nirvana. (Ryan)
Farewell Address:



Materials:
Science Board
Construction Paper
Glue
Cloth:(felt/ribbons/cloth/yarn) 
  • white, light brown, black, color for outfits
Curtain on the board
Scripts
Sewing Machine
Include:
Summary
Personal Reactions
Vocabulary
Places
People
Characters:
Mason
Priest
Bertha
Jane
Rochester
Diana
 Mary
St. John
Rosalind
Hannah
Bakery Lady
Carriage Guy
Scenes:
Inside Church
Study
Bakery
Moor
Inside Moor House
Cottage School
Bertha’s Room

Steps:
1.) Buy materials
2.) Make puppets
3.) Make backgrounds
4.) Make the board
5.) Make the script (incorporate blog posts)
Presentation Time:
approx. 15 minutes
Probably Thursday
Who is doing what during the presentation?
Meetings:
Mon. Ryan's House
Tues. Ryan’s House
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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Chapter 38

People:
  • Jane
    • As the narrator, Jane explains that her and Rochester had been married for ten years(:
    • She has a son with Rochester.
  • Rochester
    • He can see after him and Jane were married for two years.
  • Adele
    • She is sent to boarding school.
  • Diana
    • She is now married
  • Mary
    • Like her sister, she is married as well.
  • St. John
    • He decides to go to India alone and ultimately dies there.
NO REAL SETTING CAUSE SHE IS REMINISING!


Summary: 
  • Jane and Rochester are finally happily married and she writes to Rivers to tell him what she has done. The Jane gives us a summary of how everyone else life turned out, with both Mary and Diana getting married, Adele growing up to be a good natured woman, and Rivers fulfilling his life under God. After two years of their marriage, Rochester was still blind but then regains one vision. Jane and Rochester has their first born son who has the eyes of his father. 
  • Professor Interpretation: This interpretation deals with Rochester's blindness. When Rochester still had his vision he did not see and perceive everything the right way, he was too caught up with his luxurious lifestyle but after he was blinded he came to realize things and even put God in his life more; this is ironic. His blindness symbolizes his failure to see reality, love, and truth. After he regains his vision, he sees everything differently in a positive way.
Personal Reaction: 
  1. What do you think was the significance of Mr. Rochester losing and then regaining part of his sight?
    • I think his loss of sight allowed him to have a clearer outlook on his life and what was truly important. Once he was able to fully grasp this, that is when he was able to literally see again.  (Gloria)
    • I think it significant.  I think the loss made him dependent on Jane.  Jane was already dedicated to him because he was her master.  Now he has reason to be dependent on her.  When he regains his sight he is already deeply and comfortably in love with Jane. It shows that despite his lost he will always he dependent of her love.  Therefore, he has no need for the lost of sight. (Nicole)
  2. Do you think St. John was happy even though he never married?
    • Yes I think he lived a happy life to his standards. I think if he would have married, he would not have been content as he would not have been able to entirely devote himself to his true love, God.  (Gloria)
    • I think he was not happy.  I think he would have been happier with Rosamond as his wife because he would experience love.  I think he was somewhat hurt that Jane refused to marry him. (Nicole)

Vocabulary:
    “the parson and clerk”(575)
    • parson:priest
    “pierced by some shrill ejaculation”(575)
    • ejaculation:shout
    “phlegmatic order of people”(575)
    • phlegmatic:controlled
    “docile, good-tempered, and well-principled”(577)
    • docile:compliant
    “perfect concord is the result”(577)
    • concord:aggreement
    “letter to his dictation”(578)
    • dictation: utterance
    “he is the exaction of the apostle”(579)
    • exaction:obtaining
    “his faith steadfast”(580)
    • steadfast:firm
    “though not frequent correspondence”(576)
    • correspondence:communication
    “Diana and Mary approved of the step unreservedly”(576)
    • unreservedly:unconditionally

    Chapter 38
    • People: Monica
    • Places: Rebecca
    • Summary: Ryan
    • Personal Reaction: Gloria
    • Vocabulary: Nicole
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    Chapter 37

    People:
    Mary and John: Servant/ housemaid. Handyman
    Jane: desperate to see her beloved,  now as her equal and she is at a position to help him
    Rochester: Blind, severed hand, and a bit deranged in isolation

    Is it ironic that Jane hid herself from Rochester, the way he did to her dressed as a gypsy?
    I think that it is more of a testament to their undying love to one one another. they truly know their other half so well that they can see any facade they may put on.




    Places:
    • Distinguish Rochester's former home and what he is use to compared to where he is now.
    Like Jane before she got her fortunes and what she wanted, Rochester had to endure the hard life as well before he became happy again when Jane came into his life again. Rochester does not have the lavish and glorious lifestyle he once had. He is basically living like a normal person now. So I guess it is true what they say that you have to struggle before you get to the top.
    • Describe Ferndean? And why Ferndean as opposed to Thornfield?
    Ferndean is basically the opposite of Thornfield. Thornfield is luxurious and Ferndean is plain and dull. Although, Ferndean is the setting where Jane and Rochester finds happiness. The author might have chosen Ferndean instead of Thornfield to make their love happen because all the distractions are gone and they can both live a normal happy life in Ferndean as oppose to Thornfield.
    Summary:

    • Jane reaches Ferndean and sees Rochester as he reaches out blindly in the rain. He has become extremely solemn without her presence in his life. Jane goes into his  home and greets Mary and John whom she used to be acquainted with. She brings in Rochester's water but does not introduce herself. He immediately recognizes her voice but fears she is just a figment of his imagination. The next day Jane tells him all about her life the past year. Rochester becomes jealous upon hearing about St. John and how he wished to marry her. Jane reassures him that he is the only one she has ever loved. Within three days they are married and Jane happily acts as Rochester's eyes. 
    • Professor interpretation: Mr. Rochester's loss of sight results in him having a more unclouded perspective on life. He no longer cares about lavish, wealthy things and simply focuses on his true treasure, Jane. All of their suffering resulted in them having a greater appreciation for each other. 



    Personal Reactions:
    1. How is Jane reflective of Mr Rochester during the time he played the role of a sibyl?
    • Jane creates a false appearance when she comes to serve him.  She was putting on an act like the time he was playing the part of a sibyl.  It is heightens the event that Mr Rochester yearns for since it comes as a shock to him. (Nicole)
    1. Why is Mr Rochester jealous of St John?
    • Mr Rochester thinks Jane could have possibly been attracted to him.  He thinks Jane would care more for St John, because he is in a better condition than himself.  He thinks Jane will go back to St John.  He is afraid of losing Jane again. (Nicole)
    Vocabulary:
    1. "The manor-house of Ferndean was a building of considerable antiquity, moderate size, and no architectural pretensions..."
      • pretentions: n. to claim or the assertion of a claim to something.
    2. "The darkness of natural as well as of sylvan dusk gathered over me".
      • sylvan: adj. consisting of or associated with woods; wooded.
    3. "...and some shape was about to issue from the grange".
      • grange: n. a country house with farm buildings attached.
    4. "...could his athletic strength be quelled or his vigorous prime blighted".
      • quelled: v. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
    5. "His form was of the same strong and stalwart contour as ever..."
      • stalwart: adj. loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
    6. "...where I had dismissed the chaise, and bring my trunk..."
      • chaise: n. a horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, typically one with an open top and two wheels.
    7. "...there is that peculiar voice of hers, so animating and piquant, as well as soft..."
      • piquant: adj. having a pleasantly sharp taste or appitizing flavor.
    8. "...lest I should say something disparaging to your judgement".
      • disparaging: v. regard or represent as being of little worth.
    9. "Very early the next morning I heard him up and astir..."
      • astir: adj. in a state of excited movement.
    10. "...should be forced to entreat a sparrow to become its purveyor".
      • purveyor: v. provide or supply (food, drink, or other goods) as one's business.

    Chapter 37
    • People: Rebecca
    • Places: Ryan
    • Summary: Gloria
    • Personal Reaction: Nicole
    • Vocabulary: Monica
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    Chapter 36

    People:
    1. Former butler of the late Mr. Rochester
    How is Jane's feelings towards Mr. Rochester after hearing what the butler has said?
    • Jane is in love with Mr. Rochester more than she has ever. She wasted no time in trying to find him for right after she acknowledge what had happened and where he was, she journeyed straight there with no delays. Even though Jane found out Mr. Rochester is now handicapped and less than the man he was, she still wants him showing that she truly does love him.
    Explain Mr. Rochester's characteristic as the house was burning down and his relationship with everyone living there.
    • Mr. Rochester would not leave the house until he knew everyone else was gone. This shows that Mr. Rochester has a good heart and cares for others, even his mad and insane wife. He tried to save her even if she started the fire in the first place. Even though he does not love his wife, he still has good characteristics to try and save her.
    Places:

    • Thornfield
    1. Upon returning to Thornfield, what does Jane discover?
      • Jane discovers that Thornfield Hall is destroyed just as she had dreamt once upon a time. She learns that there was a fire two months after she had left that was caused by Bertha. After setting the fire, Bertha then jumped of the roof of Thornfield, killing herself. As a result of the fire, Rochester lost his sight and his hand as he was ensuring the safety of the rest of his servants that were in the house. Rochester is now said to be residing at Ferndean.



    Summary:
    Jane decides to leave the Moor House.  As she packs, she hears St Johns come to her door.  He slips a letter under her door.  Its content asks her to consider marrying him. Jane leaves the house after informing Diana and Mary that she will be gone for several days.  She goes back to Thornfield.  She finds it in ruins.  At a nearby inn, she learns what had occurred at Thornfield.  Mrs. Rochester had been sly.  She found a way to burn the house down. Rochester helped everyone out of the house.  He tried to convince Mrs. Rochester to come down from the mansion’s flaming roofs.  Unfortunately, she jumped off the roof to her death.  As a result of the incident, Mr Rochester is blind and has a mutated hand.  As stated in How to Read Like a Professor, mutation reflects the character. Mr Rochester’s had a poor quality of life.  He was too proud of a man for Jane. He had a flawed character.  Therefore, his negative qualities are reflected in his physical appearance.

      Personal Reaction:
      • Do you feel relieved that Bertha is now gone?
        • Although it is a sad story to learn that she had commited suicide, my personal reaction upon learning that she was gone from the story line was that I was relieved. If Bertha had not been there, Jane would not have suffered by having to beg and her relationship with Rochester would have been saved! Now that she is gone for good, Jane can finally be with Rochester (: (Monica) 
        • I feel bad that she ended up committing suicide, but I am anxious to find out what will come of Rochester and Jane's relationship. Despite this, I am sad that Rochester is now crippled thanks to the fire.  (Gloria)
        • I feel sorry for Bertha since she did not have a pleasant life.  It was upsetting to learn that a woman was insane and locked away for a good portion of her life.  I thought it was sad that she could not be loved.  I was not pleased that she died.  I did find it a relief for Mr Rochester and Jane since they could now marry without committing sin. (Nicole)
      • What do you think will happen when Jane arrives at Ferndean?
        • As a person that believes in happy endings, I personally think that Jane and Rochester will be reunited. Jane will show up at Rochester's doorstep and rekindle the love that they once had for one another. (Monica)
        • I think she will still be nervous to speak to Rochester. However, I do believe they will end up getting together and probably marrying. The only unfortunate thing is I don't think the relationship will be the same now that Rochester is handicapped.  (Gloria)
        • I think Jane will stay there permanently.  I think Mr Rochester will capture Jane's heart once again. (Nicole)
      Vocabulary:



      “Independent of the cumbrous body”
           Cumbrous: difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
      “For I was Troubled with no inquiries- no surmises”
           Surmises: infer from incomplete evidence
      “They kindly and wisely acquiesced in the silence with which I pursued them”
           Acquiesced: acceptance without protest
      “What affectation of diffidence was this at first”
          Diffidence: lack of self-confidence
      “How he vehemently clasps in both arms the form he dared not”
          Vehemently: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
      “I looked with timorous joy towards a stately house”
           Timorous: fearful: timid by nature or revealing timidity
      “The lawn, the grounds were trodden and waste”
           Trodden: fearful: timid by nature or revealing timidity
      “And a protracted, hardy gaze towards it”
           Protracted: drawn-out: relatively long in duration
      “The grim blackness of the stones told by what fate the Hall had fallen- By conflagration”
           Conflagration: a very intense and uncontrolled fire
      “A loud cawing broke the morning stillness”
         Cawing: utter such a cry




      Chapter 36

      • People: Ryan
      • Places: Gloria
      • Summary: Nicole
      • Personal Reaction: Monica
      • Vocabulary: Rebecca

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        Chapter 35

        People:

        • Jane 
        • Diana
        • St. John
        1. How does Diana respond to Jane telling her of St. John's proposal?
          • Initially, Diana is excited about her brother's proposal to her cousin. She and Mary had both been noticing how St. John was looking at Jane. However, when Jane tells her that he wants her to be his wife she can help him with his missionary work in India, she agrees with Jane's refusal of the proposal. Diana sides with Jane not wanting to enter a marriage where there is no love.
        2. How do St. John and Mr. Rochester's proposal of Jane differ?
          • St. John wants to marry Jane because he believes she will be able to help him greatly with his missionary work. Rochester on the other hand, wants to marry Jane out of true love for her. Both men have passion, but St. John's passion is towards serving God, while Rochester's is for Jane as an individual.

        Places:


        • Garden:Jane and St Johns talk about marriage in the garden during sunset
        • Parlor: Jane tells her cousins that St Johns proposed to her in the room
        • Hills: Jane hears a voice from the hills
        1. Why does the conversation with her cousins take place in the parlor?
        • It was typical of the time period to hold conversations in the parlor.  It reflects the time period.
        1. Where do you think the voice came from?
        • I think the voice came from far away.  It may have come all the way from Mr Rochester.  He may have spoken the words to Jane.



        Summary:
        • Still, Jane and St. John continue to argue about the plan to be married before they leave for India. Ultimately, Jane decides that it would be better for her to stay in England that go to India with people that she does not really know. She tells St. John that she is going to see Rochester. When Jane goes inside, Diana asks her what they were talking about outside and Jane tells her about how St. John wants to get married prior to leaving for India. She also tells her about her thoughts about how she knows that even if they are married, St. John would never love her and Diana agrees with Jane. Later on, St. John goes to try and convince her that marriage is the best option and surprisingly, Jane is nearly convinced. Then, Jane suddenly hears Rochester's voice and snaps out of St. John's spell.
        • Professor Interpretation: The dinner in which Jane was beginning to think that marrying St. John would be the right decision was obviously a successful dinner. Until it was interrupted by Rochester's voice. In most cases, an interrupted meal is not a good sign but in this case, it was for a good cause and stopped Jane from making the wrong decision.


        Personal Reaction:
        If you were Jane and were constantly asked to marry someone you love, would you eventually submit of stay strong?

        • No, I would not submit to marrying someone I did not love. If she were to marry St. John, she would be giving up her own dreams and goals. Her marriage to him would have been full of kindness, but not true love. Jane's persistence in refusing St. John shows that she is becoming more empowered. (Gloria) 
        • I could not do it.  Wedding vows are a life long commitment.  I do not think the promise should be made if there are obstacles in the way from keeping those vows. (Nicole)


        Supernatural events come up often in the play , why does the author choose the specific points to occurrence

        • The author includes supernatural in order to portray a more mystical and romantic setting. This in turn allows for the reader to connect the story to a fairy tale story. (Gloria)
        • I think the events come at trying times.  It tends to happen when life seems ordinary.  The events reminded Jane that there was imperfection at Thornfield despite how pleasant the place might seem.  It also reminded her about her love for Mr Rochester. (Nicole)

        Vocabulary:
        1. "It kept up a slow fire of indignation and a trembling trouble of grief" Indignation: anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
        2. "than that sort of general philanthropy you extend to mere stranger." Philanthropy: the desire to promote welfare of others, expressed esp. by the generous donation to money to good cause.
        3. "I knew the steely ire I had whetted. I was heart-wrung." Whetted: sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).
        4. "Only singular gleams scintillated in his eyes, and strange shadow passed over his face" Scintillated: emit flashes of light; sparkle.
        5. "I will be your curate, if you like, but never your wife" Curate: a member of the clergy engaged as assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest.
        6. "The interest you cherish is lawless and unconsecrated" Unconsecrated: To not make or declare sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.
        7. "Think of the task you undertook-one of the incessant fatigue, where fatigue kills even the strong" Incessant: (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
        8. "And again she earnestly conjured me to give up all thoughts of going out with her brother" Conjured: make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic.
        9. "and there is often a certain heroic grandeur in his look" Grandeur: splendor and impressiveness, esp. of appearance or style.
        10. "shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone" Brimstone: sulfur, the chemical element of atomic number 166, a yellow combustible nonmetal.

        Chapter 35
        • People: Gloria
        • Places: Nicole
        • Summary: Monica
        • Personal Reaction: Rebecca
        • Vocabulary: Ryan
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