Second day, Jane Eyre

1. How does Jane view social conventions concern women's place and conduct? Chapter 12

2. Bring some examples of Gothic style in the novel. Chapter 12/ chapter 20

3. What does Rochester's way of conversing with Jane and Adele tell about him? Chapter 13

4. How complicated is Jane's position in terms of her social class? Chapter 17

5. Jane is a qualified teacher as well as an artist. What do they drawings represent in your
view? Chapter 13

6. What is Jane's view about beauty? Chapter 11/ Chapter 14

7. Who is Mason? What happens when he arrives in Thornfield?

8. What does Rochester tell Jane when he takes her for a walk? What is Jane's answer? What
do you think? Do you sympathize with him? Chapter 20

9. Why did Jane have to leave Thornfield? What happened to John Reed? Chapter 21

10. What does the famous conversation between Jane and Rochester say about her? Chapter 23

11. What is the big secret Rochester carries with him? Do Jane and Rochester marry on the day
set for their wedding? Chapter 26

12. Why didn't Jane accept to stay with Rochester though she loved him? Chapter 27
In chapter 12, Jane expresses her views on social conventions regarding women's place .1
and conduct. She believes that women should have equal rights and opportunities as men
and should not be limited by their gender. She says, "Women are supposed to be very calm
generally: but women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field
for their efforts, as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too
".absolute a stagnation, precisely as men would suffer

Gothic style is prevalent in "Jane Eyre" in various instances. In chapter 12, the description .2
of Thornfield Hall and its surroundings, including the "battlements and ponderous iron
gates" and the "dark, low hall and staircase," evoke a sense of foreboding and
mysteriousness. In chapter 20, the scene where Bertha Mason attacks Mr. Rochester is also
a classic example of the Gothic style, with its dark and haunting atmosphere, violent action,
.and supernatural elements

In chapter 13, Rochester's way of conversing with Jane and Adele reveals his playful and .3
witty personality. He uses humor and sarcasm to engage with Jane, and she is able to match
his wit and banter. This shows that Rochester values intelligence and wit in a person and
.enjoys intellectual stimulation in his conversations

Jane's position in terms of her social class is quite complicated. She is an orphan with no .4
inheritance or family connections, which puts her at a disadvantage in a society that values
wealth and status. She is also a governess, which is a position that is both above and below
that of a servant. Her relationship with Mr. Rochester, who is her employer and of a higher
.social class, further complicates her position

In chapter 13, Jane's drawings represent her imagination and creativity. They also show .5
her ability to observe and capture the essence of a scene or object. Her drawings of Adele
and Mr. Rochester reveal her keen eye for detail and her emotional connection to the
.subjects

In chapter 11 and 14, Jane expresses her view of beauty as something that is not limited .6
to external appearances. She believes that true beauty comes from within a person and is
reflected in their character and actions. She says, "It is in vain to say human beings ought to
be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find
it. Millions are condemned to a stiller doom than mine, and millions are in silent revolt
against their lot. Nobody knows how many rebellions besides political rebellions ferment in
the masses of life which people earth. Women are supposed to be very calm generally: but
women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field for their
efforts, as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too absolute a
".stagnation, precisely as men would suffer

Mason is the brother of Mr. Rochester's first wife, Bertha Mason. When he arrives at .7
Thornfield in chapter 20, he reveals the truth about Bertha's existence and her madness to
.Jane, which shocks her and changes the course of the story

In chapter 20, Rochester takes Jane for a walk and expresses his feelings for her. He tells .8
her that he loves her and asks her to be his wife, despite the fact that he is already married.
Jane is conflicted and refuses his proposal, saying, "I am not deceitful: if I were, I should say I
loved you; but I declare I do not love you: I dislike you the worst of anybody in the world."
While some readers may sympathize with Rochester, others may see his actions as
.manipulative and unethical

In chapter 21, Jane leaves Thornfield after discovering the truth about Mr. Rochester's .9
marriage and his attempt to marry her while still being married to Bertha. John Reed, Jane's
.abusive cousin, dies shortly after she leaves

The famous conversation between Jane and Rochester in chapter 23 reveals her .10
strength of character and her refusal to compromise her values. Rochester asks her to be his
mistress, but Jane refuses, saying, "Do you think I am an automaton? — a machine without
feelings? and can bear to have my morsel of bread snatched from my lips, and my drop of
living water dashed from my cup? Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little,
I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong!" This conversation shows Jane's integrity and
.her refusal to be treated as a mere object of desire

The big secret that Rochester carries with him is that he is already married to Bertha .11
Mason and cannot marry Jane legally. In chapter 26, they attempt to marry, but the
ceremony is interrupted by the revelation of Bertha's existence and her escape from the
attic where she was beingkept. Jane leaves Rochester after this, and they are separated for
.many years

12. In chapter 27, Jane refuses to stay with Rochester despite her love for him because she
cannot compromise her principles and values. She says, "I care for myself. The more solitary,
the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself. I will keep
the law given by God; sanctioned by man. I will hold to the principles received by me when I
was sane, and not mad—as I am now." Jane's decision shows her strength of character and
her refusal to compromise her moral values, even for the sake of love.