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