3-11
a-"he resembled a pilot, which to a seamen is trustworthiness personified."
I- this qoute shoes how the men on the ships saw their capitan. He was a good man to them, somebody they all looked up to. To them he was the symbol of trust.Trust personified. He was exactly the example they looked to.
A- "followed the sea" he was a seasmen, but also a wandered, most seamen lead a sedentary life, their minds are stay-at-home order and the homes are the ships"
I-This is confusing to me, because i thought all seasmen were wanderers. Mostly because they are always at sea. It seems like they would be always out at sea and they would consider that wandering. To me it seems like they would be wandering, always looking for an adventure. But its also ironic how it also says their homes are the ships. Does that mean they only live sedentary lives because they are at home, and the ship to them is home.
11-19
A-a place of darkness, big river, resembling an immense snake uncoiled, whith its head in the sea, its body at rest curving a far over a vast country, and its tail lost in the depths of the land . The snake had charmed me.
I-It is interesting that the man is telling his shipmates about places and trips he went on while he was younger. It is also interesting that he is making a reference to snakes here also. He is comparing the place to a snake. The sname charming him makes it seem like after a whlie he becomes obsessed with wanting to go to this place. Do evil things happen here? is that why it is being compared to a snake?
A-After capitan Freseven was killed because he was hitting a man with a stick. " the steamer Fresleven commanded left also in a bad panic in charge of the engineer, I believe. Afterwards nobody seemed to trouble much about his remains.:
I- I cant believe how the crew just leaves him when he is killed. How could they just leave him at the villiage. they could of at least took his body with them. That is a little disrespectful to him because its like they didnt really care about him. They got scared and left like little kids.
19-27
A- the edge of a colossal jungle, so dark-green as to be almost black fringed with white surf, ran straight, like a ruled line, far far away along a blue sea whose glitter was blurred by a creeping mist.
I-The scenery of the village is discribed so vividly it seems like it would even look really really beautiful!. it looks probably untouched since its so natural over there. This is probably showing how the land was so rich in resources and everything they would want and need. It isnt talking about how they are ruining the land, stripping it of its natural resources and treasers.
A- boiler wallowing in the grass, railway truck laying on its back with wheels in the air, looked like a dead carcass of an animal, more pieces of decaying machinery, stack of rusty nails, a horn tooted and all the black people ran.
I- it is interesting how the scenery is described so beautiful in pages before this and now its so messed up. It is apparent that the setting became more negative as soon as he arrived at the company he was going to work for. It is almost like they dont really care about the bad things they do to the land. They just want what they can get, they dont try to keep up their area. It shows that they are probably going to be slightly negative people, who are selfish and only want what will benefit them
28-36
A-Who is Mr.Kurtz? "he is a very remarkable person"in charge of a trading post, a very important one. "sends in as much ivory as all the others put together"
I-From my knowledge on trading and ports and ivory, Im starting to wonder why he is such a great guy? because he can send in more ivory than anybody else. MAybe he has more slaves working for him and he puts them under harder conditions. He puts more pressure on them. So its not like is really a good guy, he just can send in a lot of ivory, therefore stripping the country of its natural resources.
A-"he was looking after the upkeep on the road, not that i could see any road, or any upkeep, unless the body of a middle aged nefro, with a bullet-hole in the forehead, upon which i absolutely stumbled on 3 miles later, may be considered as a permanent improvment"
I-ALthough MArlow is trying to make a joke about the man not doing or even having a job, it isnt right that he throws a dead man in there. It is almost like he is making fun of the dead man, by using his situation to be annoyed by somebody else. This shows how the people felt back then i guess, they didnt really care if the Africans died since they werent their people.
37-45
A-"A nigger was being beaten near by. They said he had caused the fire in some wat; be that as it may, he was screeching most horribly.I saw him later, fir several days, sitting in a bit of shade looking very sick and trying to recover himself."
I- that is really sad how this poor man is getting beaten so badly. It must be so bad for him. They dont even know if he started the fire, they probably just wanted somebody they could try to blame it on. Its not fair. This just shows the conditions they had to live with. And how severe and torturous some of the men were to their slaves
Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
AIM
22August 2007
A- bullied and punished, continually, every nerve feared him, flesh, bones shrank, bewildered, terror, menaces, inflictions, young master, strike, abuse me, in her presence, behind back
I- all the words and phrases give a sense that the narrator is deathly afraid of somebody, because the words like bullied, punished, and terror. All the words show this is how a certain character is, and it will probably come up many times through out the novel.
23 August 2007
A-Scarcely knew, place, expected, genteel, precise, discipline, accomplishments, paintings, flowers, landscapes, French books, translate, executed, precision, chance, journey, separation.
I- in this part, Jane is talking about school. It is interesting to me, how she describes it at first almost sounding afraid of it, but afterwards thinking it would be a good change.
24 August 2007
A-"Do you know where wicked go after death?" "Do you want to be burning in that pit fire?" "Do you read your bible? Do you like it? a little boy loves it". "This proves you have a wicked heart"
I- I think its crazy how this man is interrogating her like this. It seems like hes talking down to her a lot. It is also strange that their talk is purely about religion. He makes her feel like shes such a bad child, and its sad. Jane feels upset because of all the bad things said about her.
25 August 2007
A- looked tall, fair, shapely, brown eyes, long lashes, dark brown hair, round curls, dress= Spanish style with black velvet. gold watch, pale, clear complexion
I-The way this sounds as if Miss. Temple is a very important character, mostly because she was described in such great detail. I think she is going to play a big part in the story, because of the detail in which she was described.
27 August 2007
A-sad, God, castaways, true flock, guard against, exclude, scrutinize "punish body to save soul"girl is a liar "sent here to be healed"
I-I am so surprised that Mr. Brocklehurst said all of this about her, especially in front of everyone! I didn't think he would actually believe the things that Mrs. Reed said. And i certainly didn't think he would embarrass her in front of everybody. It is shown that he is easily influenced, and can be persuaded by others.
28 August 2007
A-Overwhelming grief, wept, nothing sustained me, abandoned, tears, praised, promised, smiled, die, broken, "many I am sure pity you much" They don't despise or dislike you.
I-Jane probably really feels alone, because she hasn't been really close to anybody or felt love, and now at her new school, she was publicly humiliated. She feels alone because she feels nobody is there for her. I thought it was really nice when Helen Burns goes up and talks to her, i think they are going to be good friends, because they are both lonely.
29 August 2007
A-chaos, very poorly, she'll not be here much longer, dying, last days in this world, taken to the region of spirits, shock, horror, thrill, grief, desire to see her, necessity
I- IT is sad that Helen is dying. Jane probably will feel terrible and sad. This will greatly affect her, because Helen was her first friend. She was the only one who was nice to her. They had many memories together, and Helen introduced her to Mrs. Temple, a character who i think will play a significant role as a mother figure for Jane.
30 August 2007
A- her oun chair, untie, hot regus sandwich, your room, visitor, reception, coldness, stiffness, refreshments
I-Jane is so suprised that Mrs. Fairfox is being so nice to her, sinces shes not used to any other nice treatment from other people in her life. At Lowood school, the headmaster was never nice to her, and when she was a child she was only treated nice by the servant Bessie.
31 August 2007
A- Just & liberal, landlord, unimpeachable, peculiar, traveler, clever, jest or earnest, pleased on contrary not understandable, consequence, good master
I- In this secen the maid is telling Jane how Mr. Rochester's personality is, so she can kind of know what to expect. Since she is telling Jane that he is hard to understnad, i think she is going to try harder to understand him. I think she will even start to like him, because she will spend time trying to figure him out.
1 September 2007
A- "you play a little, i see; like any other english school girl; perhaps rather better than some, but not well"
I- It seems like Mr.Rochester is being a little mean to JAne. Not extremely mean, but very harsh in his judgements. This shows the gender roles of the time, where the men acted superior over the women, and the women were expected to know different languages, to paint and play instruments, just to be considered decent by a man.
3 September 2007
A-"you examine me" "do you think me handsome" "singular about you" nannette, quaint, quiet, grave simple, eyes bent
I- It is interesting how forward Mr. ROchester is with Jane, he describes her as basically a very shy person, and this is rerinforced when he says her eyes are bent, looking down is oftentimes a sign of intimidation. Its interesting that he takes notice to the fact that she was looking at him and even decides to bring it to her attention to ask if she finds him handsome.
4 September 2007
A- comaritively, relish, communicative, open mind, unazquainted, corrupt, wicked, interest, delight, recieving, ideas, portrayed, startled, troubled, alusion
I- Jane seems very interested in the things Mr.Rochester is saying. She is analyzing it and eralizes he has very certain oppinions about things. I predict they will have a lot of deep conversation like this one, and maybe start to become interested in eachother, because they challenge eachothers minds.
5 September 2007
A-".....-in questioning why she had not been given into custody that morning, or at the very least dismissed from her masters service. He had almost as much as declared his conviction of her criminality last night, what mysterious cause witheld him from accusing her?"
I- It is extremely weird that he doesnt say anything about it to Grace, he also kind of wants Jane to keep it a secret, since he told her not to talk about it with anybody. I wonder why he isnt saying anything about it or making it a big deal, from his descritption he seems like the kind of guy who wouldnt put up with this kind of behavior. Maybe Grace did it because she is jealous of the thime JAne and Mr. Rochester are spending together.
6 September 2007
A- Precaution, back stairs, directly, fire, commotion, soup, fish, last stage, crucible, mind and body, new servants, hustling, chaos, accelerated
I- they are getting ready for Mr. Rochesters friends to come over, they must really be some quite impressive people if they are going to all this trouble to accomidate them. It shows how their society lives, they are very class conscious, and care what others think. It seems that they are always putting on a show to umpress others.
7 September 2007
A-"why didnt you talk to me" "What have you been doing" "return to the drawing room your leaving to early" "whats wrong"
I- it is interesting to me that Mr.ROchester is so concerned with Jane and how she feels. For being such a cold man it seems like he really is interested hin her if hes asking about her feelings ans he wants her to be around his friends. ITs even stranger though since that other lady is there and Jane seems to think something is up with them two.
8 September 2007
A-Polite, unusual, accent, 30-40 years, fine looking, examination, displeased, regular features, relaxed, physiogonomy, unsettled, wandering, unamiable-looking, no firmness, old friends, Jamaica
I-A new man named Mr. MAson has just entered the story he is discribed as a nice lookking guy by Jane, and the others seem to like thim also. I wonder who he is and what connection he has to the story, it must be important, because he is being introduced at an important part in the story, with all of Mr.Rochesters friends there.
10 September 2007
A- help, help, Rochester, Rochester, Who is hurt, fire, robbers, darkness, crowded, sobbed, stumbled, confusion, devil, awful, strangle, "nightmare"
I-The repition of the phrases help let Rochester know that JAne really puts an emphasis on what has just happened. Something mysterious is going on that Mr.Rochester is directly involved in. What is even more interesting is that he covers it up and tells Jane that it was probably all just at nightmare. is he not taking her seriously? or trying to cover something else up?
11September 2007
A-sympathies, dreaming, little child, children, sign, trouble, memory, immediately, inevitably, deathbed, little sister, scarecly, infant
I- It is interesting that Jane would remember something like that out of nowhere. I wonder why the dreams with babies mean something bad is going to happen? I would think that a dream with a baby, would be a good dream, because it symbolizes new life and new things to come. I guess new things arent always good for everybody. It would be almost like a new begining to me. It is interesting that here it would symbolize something bad and scary.
12 September 2007
A-Dislike, husband, favorite, disowning, death, wept. What is a simpleton? hated, set eyes sickly, whinging pining.
I- Mrs. Reed finally tells Jane why she disliks her so much. It is because she is jealous. Jealous that her husband payed so much attention to her as a baby/ It shows how self centered and selfish Mrs. Rood was. She couldnt even share her husbands attention and love with a helpless baby. It shows the evilness she has with in.
13 September 2007
A- bright, splendid, summer, four, soft, work, road, sky, cloudless, blue, mild, settles, promised future, cloud high, thing, fire, alter, marble, vapar, golden redness
I- The author uses a lot of description in this scene. Since JAne is returning to Thornfield , the description is very vivid to make it seem more real. To show a different mood between this one of Thornfield, and that of Gateshead. The vivid description could also make it seem like Jane is returning to a place she loves. A place that she consideres home.
14 September 2007
A-First Mr.Rochester tells Jane she has to leave, and then that he wants to marry her.
I- This scene was a little confusing to me when i read it. Its confusing as a reader, becauase he acts contradictory to his words. The love between them has been foreshadowed throught the novel. With the long, deep conversations they have, how shes always there for him whenever he needs her. It is almost like they are falling in love on a mental level, that doesnt care about money or social status.
15 September 2007
A-bible, astonished, dreaming, dide, beside, true? laugh, believe, accepted, proud, money, careful, surveyed, charm,powerful,solve, equality, position, future, 20 years, fatter
I- I find it very ironic that Mrs.Fairfax is reading the bible when she hears of the engagement of Mr.Rochester and Jane, it is ironic that she acts so judgemental about the union. The bible is supposed to change you when you read it, but it seems to have had no affect on her. Another thing that caught my attention was, does she think Jane isnt good enough to marry him? if she does thing that,then she is just like everybody else during that time.They were all concerned with social status and making a good match. Even though JAne was extremely intelligent, did she still think Jane wasnt good enough?
17 September 2007
A- wind, rain, night, pride, scare, demon, dark, wind, high, sullen, moaning, errie, empty, fireless, child, anxious, distressed, dog howling, dark, grey, gusty night
I- When important things happedn between Jane and Mr. Rochester, nature always seems to be involved. For example when they first met, when he was on horseback and she was walking. They were outside at night when he proposed to her and now shes afraid of the rain and the wind, she needs his protection from it.
18 September 2007
A-Big girl, hell, demon, fierce, ragout, red balls
I- This scene is making a comparison of Mr.Rochester's first wife and Jane. He is compating not only their looks but also their personalities. He even calls her crazy and an alcoholic. It is interesting to find out that that is the mystery he has been hiding from Jane and the readers.
19 September 2007
A-money, bride, tall, dark, majestic, good race, splendidly dressed, flattered, admired, envy, pleasure, excited, ignorant, gross, groveling, mole-eyed, lunatic, idiot, plot, alien, obnoxious, violent, unreasonable
I- Mr. Rochester is talking about his past with his first wife it is interesting how the mood switches, at first it is good and happy and lovely, and then the words change, and it shows a darker sad more somber mood. The mood begins to be darker because he doesnt have good feelings for his first wife.
20 September 2007
A- stern, triumph, cage, savage, creature, prison, outrage, capture
I-These words all support the mood of chaos. I think these words are used to show how Mr.Rochester feels crazy and how he would like to keep Jane by whatever means necessart. I think it is ialso ironic that bertha his "wife" is being locked up in the house. Is he goiung to lock JAne up to keep her too?
21 September 2007
A- crows, ravens, hollow, hidden, waste, overgrown, black, dry, soil, faded, burnt, bonfire
I-Bronte seems to be using very descriptive language to describe the setting. The setting is paralleling with the way Jane feels at this point in the story. The scenery around Jane is dirty and sad shes sleeping in a dart hole next to the dirt road. Shes begging for food.The words not only describe the scenery but her also.
22 September 2007
A- book, newspaper, parlour, clean, neat, walnut wood, antique, portraits, decorated, stained walls, ancient, modern
I- There are a lot of references to old things. The references were made by using the words newspaper, and ancient. The old fashioned setting shows the people in the house may have traditional valuses.
24 September 2007
A- blind, would help the lame, bushes, life, death, honoured, shurch-militant, humblest, sermons, degrading, poverty, Christian, Gospel, apostles, Jesus, redeemer
I- The author is making a reference to the aopstles and how they are very humble and chose to follow Jesus and do what he says. I think he is saying this to make Jane feel like she needs to do what he says to fulfill her Christian duty.
25 September 2007
A- She draws better than Mis. Olivers old teacher. Draw portrait? so excited, tells Mr. Oliver
I- Art and things of that nature seemed to impress people quite a lot. Mr.Oliver was even so impressed that he invited Jane over.
26 September 2007
A- "he must have been a bad man" observed Mr. Rivers. "You dont know him-dont pronounce an opinion upon him," i said with warmth.
I- Mr.Rivers seemds like he is intentionally talking bad about Mr.Rochester. Probably because he wants Jane to think he is better than him. Hoping she will chose to marry him.
27 September 2007
A- "jane, i want you to give up German, and learn Hindostanee"
I- It is a little weird how St.Peter thinks he has the right to tell her what she should learn ahd waht she shouldnt. This shows the gender rols that were possed during this time. He saw himself as superior to her, it is shown by him having the audacity to ask her to stop what she is learning and learn what he wants her to learn, because he is learning it too.
28 September 2007
A- sealed by marriage. We cannont exist. We do not love eachother. brothers and sisters. You said you would come to India.
I- St.Peter is pressuring Jane to marry him. She realizes that she cant marry him, she cant do it, because she doesnt love him. Shes starting to realize that she couldnt marry Rochester because she would be giving up her morals and being a mistrss, even though she was in love. With St. PEter is is completely opposite, she wouldnt be giving up any morals, but she wouldnt be in love. In the end she choses love. To go back and marry Rochester.
A- bullied and punished, continually, every nerve feared him, flesh, bones shrank, bewildered, terror, menaces, inflictions, young master, strike, abuse me, in her presence, behind back
I- all the words and phrases give a sense that the narrator is deathly afraid of somebody, because the words like bullied, punished, and terror. All the words show this is how a certain character is, and it will probably come up many times through out the novel.
23 August 2007
A-Scarcely knew, place, expected, genteel, precise, discipline, accomplishments, paintings, flowers, landscapes, French books, translate, executed, precision, chance, journey, separation.
I- in this part, Jane is talking about school. It is interesting to me, how she describes it at first almost sounding afraid of it, but afterwards thinking it would be a good change.
24 August 2007
A-"Do you know where wicked go after death?" "Do you want to be burning in that pit fire?" "Do you read your bible? Do you like it? a little boy loves it". "This proves you have a wicked heart"
I- I think its crazy how this man is interrogating her like this. It seems like hes talking down to her a lot. It is also strange that their talk is purely about religion. He makes her feel like shes such a bad child, and its sad. Jane feels upset because of all the bad things said about her.
25 August 2007
A- looked tall, fair, shapely, brown eyes, long lashes, dark brown hair, round curls, dress= Spanish style with black velvet. gold watch, pale, clear complexion
I-The way this sounds as if Miss. Temple is a very important character, mostly because she was described in such great detail. I think she is going to play a big part in the story, because of the detail in which she was described.
27 August 2007
A-sad, God, castaways, true flock, guard against, exclude, scrutinize "punish body to save soul"girl is a liar "sent here to be healed"
I-I am so surprised that Mr. Brocklehurst said all of this about her, especially in front of everyone! I didn't think he would actually believe the things that Mrs. Reed said. And i certainly didn't think he would embarrass her in front of everybody. It is shown that he is easily influenced, and can be persuaded by others.
28 August 2007
A-Overwhelming grief, wept, nothing sustained me, abandoned, tears, praised, promised, smiled, die, broken, "many I am sure pity you much" They don't despise or dislike you.
I-Jane probably really feels alone, because she hasn't been really close to anybody or felt love, and now at her new school, she was publicly humiliated. She feels alone because she feels nobody is there for her. I thought it was really nice when Helen Burns goes up and talks to her, i think they are going to be good friends, because they are both lonely.
29 August 2007
A-chaos, very poorly, she'll not be here much longer, dying, last days in this world, taken to the region of spirits, shock, horror, thrill, grief, desire to see her, necessity
I- IT is sad that Helen is dying. Jane probably will feel terrible and sad. This will greatly affect her, because Helen was her first friend. She was the only one who was nice to her. They had many memories together, and Helen introduced her to Mrs. Temple, a character who i think will play a significant role as a mother figure for Jane.
30 August 2007
A- her oun chair, untie, hot regus sandwich, your room, visitor, reception, coldness, stiffness, refreshments
I-Jane is so suprised that Mrs. Fairfox is being so nice to her, sinces shes not used to any other nice treatment from other people in her life. At Lowood school, the headmaster was never nice to her, and when she was a child she was only treated nice by the servant Bessie.
31 August 2007
A- Just & liberal, landlord, unimpeachable, peculiar, traveler, clever, jest or earnest, pleased on contrary not understandable, consequence, good master
I- In this secen the maid is telling Jane how Mr. Rochester's personality is, so she can kind of know what to expect. Since she is telling Jane that he is hard to understnad, i think she is going to try harder to understand him. I think she will even start to like him, because she will spend time trying to figure him out.
1 September 2007
A- "you play a little, i see; like any other english school girl; perhaps rather better than some, but not well"
I- It seems like Mr.Rochester is being a little mean to JAne. Not extremely mean, but very harsh in his judgements. This shows the gender roles of the time, where the men acted superior over the women, and the women were expected to know different languages, to paint and play instruments, just to be considered decent by a man.
3 September 2007
A-"you examine me" "do you think me handsome" "singular about you" nannette, quaint, quiet, grave simple, eyes bent
I- It is interesting how forward Mr. ROchester is with Jane, he describes her as basically a very shy person, and this is rerinforced when he says her eyes are bent, looking down is oftentimes a sign of intimidation. Its interesting that he takes notice to the fact that she was looking at him and even decides to bring it to her attention to ask if she finds him handsome.
4 September 2007
A- comaritively, relish, communicative, open mind, unazquainted, corrupt, wicked, interest, delight, recieving, ideas, portrayed, startled, troubled, alusion
I- Jane seems very interested in the things Mr.Rochester is saying. She is analyzing it and eralizes he has very certain oppinions about things. I predict they will have a lot of deep conversation like this one, and maybe start to become interested in eachother, because they challenge eachothers minds.
5 September 2007
A-".....-in questioning why she had not been given into custody that morning, or at the very least dismissed from her masters service. He had almost as much as declared his conviction of her criminality last night, what mysterious cause witheld him from accusing her?"
I- It is extremely weird that he doesnt say anything about it to Grace, he also kind of wants Jane to keep it a secret, since he told her not to talk about it with anybody. I wonder why he isnt saying anything about it or making it a big deal, from his descritption he seems like the kind of guy who wouldnt put up with this kind of behavior. Maybe Grace did it because she is jealous of the thime JAne and Mr. Rochester are spending together.
6 September 2007
A- Precaution, back stairs, directly, fire, commotion, soup, fish, last stage, crucible, mind and body, new servants, hustling, chaos, accelerated
I- they are getting ready for Mr. Rochesters friends to come over, they must really be some quite impressive people if they are going to all this trouble to accomidate them. It shows how their society lives, they are very class conscious, and care what others think. It seems that they are always putting on a show to umpress others.
7 September 2007
A-"why didnt you talk to me" "What have you been doing" "return to the drawing room your leaving to early" "whats wrong"
I- it is interesting to me that Mr.ROchester is so concerned with Jane and how she feels. For being such a cold man it seems like he really is interested hin her if hes asking about her feelings ans he wants her to be around his friends. ITs even stranger though since that other lady is there and Jane seems to think something is up with them two.
8 September 2007
A-Polite, unusual, accent, 30-40 years, fine looking, examination, displeased, regular features, relaxed, physiogonomy, unsettled, wandering, unamiable-looking, no firmness, old friends, Jamaica
I-A new man named Mr. MAson has just entered the story he is discribed as a nice lookking guy by Jane, and the others seem to like thim also. I wonder who he is and what connection he has to the story, it must be important, because he is being introduced at an important part in the story, with all of Mr.Rochesters friends there.
10 September 2007
A- help, help, Rochester, Rochester, Who is hurt, fire, robbers, darkness, crowded, sobbed, stumbled, confusion, devil, awful, strangle, "nightmare"
I-The repition of the phrases help let Rochester know that JAne really puts an emphasis on what has just happened. Something mysterious is going on that Mr.Rochester is directly involved in. What is even more interesting is that he covers it up and tells Jane that it was probably all just at nightmare. is he not taking her seriously? or trying to cover something else up?
11September 2007
A-sympathies, dreaming, little child, children, sign, trouble, memory, immediately, inevitably, deathbed, little sister, scarecly, infant
I- It is interesting that Jane would remember something like that out of nowhere. I wonder why the dreams with babies mean something bad is going to happen? I would think that a dream with a baby, would be a good dream, because it symbolizes new life and new things to come. I guess new things arent always good for everybody. It would be almost like a new begining to me. It is interesting that here it would symbolize something bad and scary.
12 September 2007
A-Dislike, husband, favorite, disowning, death, wept. What is a simpleton? hated, set eyes sickly, whinging pining.
I- Mrs. Reed finally tells Jane why she disliks her so much. It is because she is jealous. Jealous that her husband payed so much attention to her as a baby/ It shows how self centered and selfish Mrs. Rood was. She couldnt even share her husbands attention and love with a helpless baby. It shows the evilness she has with in.
13 September 2007
A- bright, splendid, summer, four, soft, work, road, sky, cloudless, blue, mild, settles, promised future, cloud high, thing, fire, alter, marble, vapar, golden redness
I- The author uses a lot of description in this scene. Since JAne is returning to Thornfield , the description is very vivid to make it seem more real. To show a different mood between this one of Thornfield, and that of Gateshead. The vivid description could also make it seem like Jane is returning to a place she loves. A place that she consideres home.
14 September 2007
A-First Mr.Rochester tells Jane she has to leave, and then that he wants to marry her.
I- This scene was a little confusing to me when i read it. Its confusing as a reader, becauase he acts contradictory to his words. The love between them has been foreshadowed throught the novel. With the long, deep conversations they have, how shes always there for him whenever he needs her. It is almost like they are falling in love on a mental level, that doesnt care about money or social status.
15 September 2007
A-bible, astonished, dreaming, dide, beside, true? laugh, believe, accepted, proud, money, careful, surveyed, charm,powerful,solve, equality, position, future, 20 years, fatter
I- I find it very ironic that Mrs.Fairfax is reading the bible when she hears of the engagement of Mr.Rochester and Jane, it is ironic that she acts so judgemental about the union. The bible is supposed to change you when you read it, but it seems to have had no affect on her. Another thing that caught my attention was, does she think Jane isnt good enough to marry him? if she does thing that,then she is just like everybody else during that time.They were all concerned with social status and making a good match. Even though JAne was extremely intelligent, did she still think Jane wasnt good enough?
17 September 2007
A- wind, rain, night, pride, scare, demon, dark, wind, high, sullen, moaning, errie, empty, fireless, child, anxious, distressed, dog howling, dark, grey, gusty night
I- When important things happedn between Jane and Mr. Rochester, nature always seems to be involved. For example when they first met, when he was on horseback and she was walking. They were outside at night when he proposed to her and now shes afraid of the rain and the wind, she needs his protection from it.
18 September 2007
A-Big girl, hell, demon, fierce, ragout, red balls
I- This scene is making a comparison of Mr.Rochester's first wife and Jane. He is compating not only their looks but also their personalities. He even calls her crazy and an alcoholic. It is interesting to find out that that is the mystery he has been hiding from Jane and the readers.
19 September 2007
A-money, bride, tall, dark, majestic, good race, splendidly dressed, flattered, admired, envy, pleasure, excited, ignorant, gross, groveling, mole-eyed, lunatic, idiot, plot, alien, obnoxious, violent, unreasonable
I- Mr. Rochester is talking about his past with his first wife it is interesting how the mood switches, at first it is good and happy and lovely, and then the words change, and it shows a darker sad more somber mood. The mood begins to be darker because he doesnt have good feelings for his first wife.
20 September 2007
A- stern, triumph, cage, savage, creature, prison, outrage, capture
I-These words all support the mood of chaos. I think these words are used to show how Mr.Rochester feels crazy and how he would like to keep Jane by whatever means necessart. I think it is ialso ironic that bertha his "wife" is being locked up in the house. Is he goiung to lock JAne up to keep her too?
21 September 2007
A- crows, ravens, hollow, hidden, waste, overgrown, black, dry, soil, faded, burnt, bonfire
I-Bronte seems to be using very descriptive language to describe the setting. The setting is paralleling with the way Jane feels at this point in the story. The scenery around Jane is dirty and sad shes sleeping in a dart hole next to the dirt road. Shes begging for food.The words not only describe the scenery but her also.
22 September 2007
A- book, newspaper, parlour, clean, neat, walnut wood, antique, portraits, decorated, stained walls, ancient, modern
I- There are a lot of references to old things. The references were made by using the words newspaper, and ancient. The old fashioned setting shows the people in the house may have traditional valuses.
24 September 2007
A- blind, would help the lame, bushes, life, death, honoured, shurch-militant, humblest, sermons, degrading, poverty, Christian, Gospel, apostles, Jesus, redeemer
I- The author is making a reference to the aopstles and how they are very humble and chose to follow Jesus and do what he says. I think he is saying this to make Jane feel like she needs to do what he says to fulfill her Christian duty.
25 September 2007
A- She draws better than Mis. Olivers old teacher. Draw portrait? so excited, tells Mr. Oliver
I- Art and things of that nature seemed to impress people quite a lot. Mr.Oliver was even so impressed that he invited Jane over.
26 September 2007
A- "he must have been a bad man" observed Mr. Rivers. "You dont know him-dont pronounce an opinion upon him," i said with warmth.
I- Mr.Rivers seemds like he is intentionally talking bad about Mr.Rochester. Probably because he wants Jane to think he is better than him. Hoping she will chose to marry him.
27 September 2007
A- "jane, i want you to give up German, and learn Hindostanee"
I- It is a little weird how St.Peter thinks he has the right to tell her what she should learn ahd waht she shouldnt. This shows the gender rols that were possed during this time. He saw himself as superior to her, it is shown by him having the audacity to ask her to stop what she is learning and learn what he wants her to learn, because he is learning it too.
28 September 2007
A- sealed by marriage. We cannont exist. We do not love eachother. brothers and sisters. You said you would come to India.
I- St.Peter is pressuring Jane to marry him. She realizes that she cant marry him, she cant do it, because she doesnt love him. Shes starting to realize that she couldnt marry Rochester because she would be giving up her morals and being a mistrss, even though she was in love. With St. PEter is is completely opposite, she wouldnt be giving up any morals, but she wouldnt be in love. In the end she choses love. To go back and marry Rochester.
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