Summary Information for Chapters 18-24 of Jane Eyre
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About Chapters 25-31 of Jane Eyre
The next section of the novel takes us through some major twists and gives answers for some of the eerie and gothic elements in the novel so far.
Questions for Thinking and Discussion
- On pages 303-304, Rochester explains his experience in the West Indies. How does this description compare with the descriptions of foreign and exotic locations by Behn? By Swift? By Montagu?
- In these chapters, we have Rochester’s description of the misfortunes that led him to his current position. How do you feel about Rochester’s story? Is he justified in not having told Jane about everything before? Should Jane forgive him? In your mind, should Rochester be allowed to marry Jane?
- Now that many of the seemingly supernatural elements have been settled by the end of today’s assigned reading, does the text still seem Gothic to you? If so, in what ways? If not, why not?
- What do you think the dreams that Jane is having means to the story or what they mean in regards to her future realationship with Rochester?
- How has Jane grown to accept God and religion and why do you think that she decides to accept God at this point in her life? PG 293, 314
- Why do you think that Rochester chose to hide Bertha in the secret room on the third story of Thornfield?
- What do you think of Jane’s description of “The Beast”, is she mocking or serious? and why do you think Rochester remains so calm in regard to such a horrific/Gothic moment? PG 290
- What do you think the future holds for Jane Eyre? And do you think she made the right decision to leave Thornfield?
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