- Adele
- Jane
- Jane dislikes the idea of going to Ireland to work far away from what she now calls home, Thornfield, and Mr. Rochester.
- Cries at the thought of being so far away from the things that she loves.
- She does not believe Rochester when he asks to marry her.
- Mr. Rochester
- he continues to talk to Jane about Blanche Ingram when it is obvious that she does not want to hear anything about her.
- he tells Jane that he will be married to Blanche Ingram soon.
- he says that he will find a job for Jane in Ireland.
- Rochester kisses Jane under the chestnut tree and asks for her hand in marriage.
- He finally tells Jane that he never intended to marry Blanche and that it was her that he wanted to marry all along...awwh(:
Places:
Thornfield Gardens
Beautiful midsummer evening. The story puts into detail the lighting and the splendor of nature around the garden, Spring is in full swing and it reflects the events that are happening in the garden. Butterflies and birds gently fly around while Adele plays and Mr. Rochester discusses intimate subject with Jane. After the proposal, things take a change. It begins to rain and the tree is struck with lightning. This scene foreshadows the relationships future, it would appear happy and beautiful, until it is struck down by an unexpected occrance.
Summary:
- Jane has totally fallen in love with Mr. Rochester and likewise for him as well. One day while Jane and Mr. Rochester are at the garden conversing for a long time, Rochester mentions to Jane that she must leave soon due to his marriage. Jane finally tells Mr. Rochester how much she loves him and he does the same and proposes to her; she agrees. When the two goes inside and Rochester kiss Jane numerous times, Mrs. Fairfax witnesses it and is shocked.
- Professor's Interpretation: The marriage of Jane and Rochester appears to be one that will fail. It is ironic that after he proposes rain and lightning strikes the night. The fact that it started raining and more importantly thunder occurring foreshadows that this relationship between the two will now work out very well. According to the professor, this type of weather shows negative results.
Personal Reaction:
- What do you think of Mr. Rochester's deceiving Jane about intending to marry Blanche?
- I think it shows that although he may be superior and more educated than Jane, he still has his insecurities. He was unwilling to express his feelings without being sure that they would be returned. However, it does seems as if Rochester is simply patronizing and playing with Jane's emotions. (Gloria)
- I thought it was cruel of Mr Rochester. He was toying with Jane. He was making her emotional. He purposely wanted to make Jane jealous. (Nicole)
- What can be foreshadowed by the storm that occurs after Rochester proposes to Jane?
- The storm foreshadows that some obvious problems will occur with the engagement. Also, the splitting of the orchard by the lighting reveals that something may happen that will cause the separation of Jane and Rochester. (Gloria)
- It can foreshadow there is trouble due to the acceptance of the proposal. It is as if God is displaying his wrath because he opposes the marriage. There is something inappropriate about it. (Nicole)
‘“day its fervid fires had wasted’” (313)
- fervid:intense
“when we reached the wicket”(315)
- wicket:between two trunks of trees
“when a facile word or a plausible pretext” (315)
- facile:simplistic
“This was a blow:but I did not let it prostrate me”(316)
- prostrate: lying flat
“for the hour of repose had expired”(316)
- repose:rest
“with your usual acuteness, you have hit the nail straight on the head”(316)
- acuteness:exactness
“with foresight, prudence, and humility”(317)
- prudence:wisdom
“I pass over the type of slur conveyed”(317)
- slur:mumble
“and with little sanction of freewill”(318)
- sanction:penalty
“Do you think I am an automaton?”(320)
- automaton:robot
Chapter 23
- People: Monica
- Places: Rebecca
- Summary: Ryan
- Personal Reaction: Gloria
- Vocabulary: Nicole
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