British Novel(I)

May 19, 2010

Discussion

1. What is your impression of Thornfield?

2. How is Rochester described?

3. Rochester scene follows Jane's complaint about woman's lot.

Comment on their juxtaposition.

4. What is Jane's impression of Mr Rochester?

5. Jane is told his strange nature is partly due to “"family troubles,

for one thing.”" What are family troubles?

6.What do Jane and Mr. Rochester think about each other's                     appearance?  (See  32)

7. How does Jane respond to Mr. Rochester?    How do you feel about it?

8. “You have honesty and feeling.  There are not many girls like you." Why did Rochester say to Jane?

9. "his sheets were on fire." It takes a while for him to come back and he dismisses the incident as Grace Poole’'s doing. How do you feel about Rochester's attitude?

10. "I accused my reflection in the mirror, 'you are the biggest fool in the world! How could you imagine that a gentleman of family and wealth would love you, a plain little governess! Just look at yourself."  Please explain Jane's situation as a governess in comparison with Rochester's position.(40)

11.  "All governesses are useless." Who and why said this one?