Dear Jane Letter

For this assignment you are going to write a letter to Jane. First you must decide whose POINT OF VIEW you are going to use: are you going to be her friend, act like her mother, etc. Your tone and response will be determined by who you are.

In this letter, you must criticize OR commend her decision to be with Rochester. You mus use one or the other. Use situations that occurred in the novel, Jane’s narration, and your personal values to give insight to the situation.

This should be 700-800 words and uploaded to turn it in.com before the start of class.

This is a TEST GRADE!!

STAPLE THIS RUBRIC ON TOP OF YOUR LETTER!

Requirements/Rubric:

____(5) Strong point of view, clear focus, chooses only ONE side of the
Argument. Uses TNR font 12, typed, double-spaced.

____(5) Letter is creative, believable, and sincere

____(10) Use situations from the novel that are relevant, insightful and
explained. These situations are used as support for your commentary
to Jane.

____(5) Uses appropriate vocabulary for the point of view taken. Uses
appropriate grammar and vocabulary indicates a strong point of
view.

____(25) = _______/100





THIS IS DUE ON: MONDAY 2/23

Jane Eyre: Ch 25- 26 Study Questions

Chapter 25

1. What might the tearing of the veil symbolize?


2. When Jane regards her wedding gown, what mood does Bronte establish and why do you think so?

Chapter 26

1. Why does Rochester require the wedding party to go to Thornfield to see his wife?


2. What is your opinion of Rochester’s plan to commit bigamy? Was he justified in wanting to marry Jane?


3. How are Jane's uncle and Mr.Mason connected and what is your opinion of thier relationship?


4. Re-read Jane's recollections of the events leading up to the introduction of Bertha Mason. How are these events different/similar from other romantic writing (think Fabio on the cover)? Why do you think Bronte writes the scene this way?

Jane Eyre: Study Questions Ch 20 - 24

Chapters 20 - 22:

1. At this point in the novel, it is very clear Rochester is deeply involved with some mystery surrounding Grace Poole. At the end of ch. 20, who does Rochester initially hint may help him find happiness? When Jane can not respond to his hinting, his tone and attitude changes immediately. What does this indicate about Rochester's character?
2. In chapter 21, we are treated to an example of what the Reed sisters have become. How does Jane respond to their personalities? How does Jane compare/contrast to them?
3. Chapter 22 is short and deals with Jane's return to Thornwood. What function does this serve in terms of the entire novel?

Chapter 23:
1. What is ironic about Jane’s statement to Rochester that he is a married man?



2. What might the storm and the splitting of the chestnut tree foreshadow?



Chapter 24:
3. Why does Jane decide to write to her uncle John Eyre in Madeira to tell him of her approaching marriage? What would have happened if she hadn’t written to him?

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.

Jane Eyre: Chapters 1 - 4 vocabulary

Hey Everyone,

Thank you for being patient about the vocabulary. Since i just could not get it copied, here is the list of words for which you will be responsible.

Use the context of the sentence to gather the meaning of the word in italics as they are used in the sentence. You must look up the words and gather a definition which you understand.

1. Mr. Llyod, an apothecary, was called in when the servants were ailing
2. Jane yelled out in a bellow of rage.
3. A witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination by the defense.
4. They lend money at usurious rates.
5. The vehement ringing of the lunchroom bell frightened me.
6. Since part of the plantation which was sequestered, the farmers were forced to move out of their homes.
7. I abhor people who cheat. It is such a wrong thing to do.
8. Mrs. Reed spoke to Jane peremptorily and demanded that she behave.
9. I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect.
10. Mrs. Reed sincerely looked at Jane with virulent passion.
11. State officials were reprimanded for poor work ethic and high spending costs.
12. His films and the critical opprobrium they have generated forced the director to cancel the production.
13. The government had been able to thwart all attempts by opposition leaders to form new parties
14. The pungent smell of frying onions makes me sick.
15. We used to go to this little restaurants in our neighborhood gorge ourselves on great pizza.