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Title • Jane Eyre

Author • Charlotte Brontë (originally published under the male pseudonym Currer Bell)

Date of first publication • October 16, 1847

Publisher • Smith, Elder, and Co., London, England

Knowledge

1. Jane Eyre took place during the nineteenth century. The novel was constructed around five different places, all located in Northern England. These place are the Reeds House in Gateshead, where Jane spent most of her childhood, the Lowood School, a religious school she was sent away to, Thornfield manor where Jane was assigned as a governess to Adele, the Moor House , the home of her cousins and Rochester's retreat lodge, Ferndean.

2. The main character of this novel is Jane Eyre. She is described as "a plain, Quakerish governess" (chapter 24, pg. 310) and " poor, obscure, plain, and little" (chapter 23, pg. 303)

Comprehension

1. If there was an extra chapter in the book, I would predict that Rochester contracted tuberculosis disease. The doctors told him the disease was too far along and he had only a few months at most to live. He started believing that he was being punished for what he has done in his past. The fact that he cheated on Bertha with Jane and he locked her away when she was sick which ultimately caused her to jumping out of the window which resulted in her death . Rochester became extremely depressed and began blaming himself for all that has happened to him. He starts to regret decisions he has made like getting married and having a child with Jane. Being the supportive wife that she is Jane constantly reminds Rochester that he is a good man and that everything will work out as they should if God wills it to. Rochester comes back to his senses and spend the remainder o...

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...ire experience of reading Jane Eyre more personal than any other book.

Finally, this book has many plot twists. In Jane Eyre many surprises occur that are based on her family, love, marriage and even a crazy lady. If you read a book in which you know exactly what is going to occur it is not fun and could even be boring. These plots twist keep you guessing and on your toes throughout this entire book. These plot twist will also add a sense of mystery to the book because you will be clueless as to what will occur next.

Jane Eyre is a great book to read because the main character Jane is very relatable to girls of today, the characters develop very well and the narrative has many plot twist which make it very exciting and attention-grabbing. I hope you find these aspects appealing enough to read this book. I promise you will not regret reading Jane Eyre.

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