Jane Eyre: Chapters 11 to 15

Chapters 11 – 12:

1. What do you think about the first paragraphs in chapter 11? Analyze this passage with regard to the narrator and the author.
2. What affect does Mrs. Farifax’s description of Rochester have on the reader? How does Bronte achieve this?

Chapter 13:

1. How has Thornfield changed with the arrival of Mr. Rochester? What is the significance of this?
2. Rochester studies Jane’s paintings. What do you think about Jane’s painting and what does this incident indicate about the characters?
3. Describe the appearance of Rochester. How does this compare or contrast with romantic heroes (think prince charming).

Chapters 14 – 15:

1. Chapter 14 gives more insight to Rochester, his personality, and his battle of wits with Jane. What is revealed about his character? What is the outcome of their conversation?
2. Why does Jane become more affectionate and tolerant of Adele, both literally and figuratively?
3. We see that something is going on at Thornfield with Rochester’s demand that he “like it if he can”, the laughter, and the attempt on his life. What does this foreshadow?
4. At the end of chapter 15, explain how the relationship between Jane and Rochester has changed.