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talk about this "hot" topic (pun totally intended). What do you
think happened? What about Rochester's behavior in response to
it?? **NO SPOILERS!**
In chapter 15 when Jane was questioned by Rochester about the laugh they heard she said she has heard it before from Grace Poole this leads into making the readers believe that it might have been Grace who had lit the curtains on fire but due to Rochester's answer and his mysterious character the reader is led into believing that there is another story behind it and in fact Grace Poole might not be the culprit. At the end of this chapter it seems as if Rochester is hiding something from Jane he wants to tell her but he cant bring himself to do it. I guess that can be accepted from a Byronic hero as they are deemed as being mysterious.
After the fire that almost kills Rochester, he asks if she heard any noises. When Jane says that she heard the eerie laugh and that she has heard it before, Rochester seems to know what happened as if it has happened before. This is ingeresting because it seems as though he knows that Grace is dangerous yet still keeps her in the house.
Like the previous comments i think Grace definitely has something to do with the fire. However, it hard to be sure because the relationship between Rochester and her haven't been explained yet. But it adds another level of suspense in the book as well as character to both Rochester and Grace. I feel that Rochester's reaction to the event in a sense almost gives away the importance of Grace to him. He knows the risks of keeping her with him, but is unable to do away with her. Maybe because of fear?
Jane's relationship with Rochester is a bit unorthodox because, Rochester was her boss and Jane being in a that kind of relationship with him was blasphemy. This situation made Jane reevaluate herself as well as her feelings for Rochester and how awkward it made her feel. Rochester reacted in a way that was grateful in a sense but, highly unprofessional. While Jane saved his life Rochester could of acted in a more gentlemanly way but, I believe that Rochester felt more in debt to Jane so, he would have to pay her back. Basically he was in love with the action than Jane herself in my opinion.
Grace certainly has something to do with this incident, and without a motive stated, it does seem rather odd. Perhaps she has some stake in Rochester’s life, since he seems rather unwilling to kick her out. There’s certainly something behind Grace, some slight power that she holds over Rochester, that lets her stay at Thornfield. As for the action of Jane, Rochester certainly takes advantage of the situation to get closer to her, mostly physically. Could this have been a cleverly planned rouse to get her to come to his room? Probably not.
In chapter 15 when Jane was questioned by Rochester about the laugh they heard she said she has heard it before from Grace Poole this leads into making the readers believe that it might have been Grace who had lit the curtains on fire but due to Rochester's answer and his mysterious character the reader is led into believing that there is another story behind it and in fact Grace Poole might not be the culprit. At the end of this chapter it seems as if Rochester is hiding something from Jane he wants to tell her but he cant bring himself to do it. I guess that can be accepted from a Byronic hero as they are deemed as being mysterious.
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ReplyDeleteAfter the fire that almost kills Rochester, he asks if she heard any noises. When Jane says that she heard the eerie laugh and that she has heard it before, Rochester seems to know what happened as if it has happened before. This is ingeresting because it seems as though he knows that Grace is dangerous yet still keeps her in the house.
ReplyDeleteLike the previous comments i think Grace definitely has something to do with the fire. However, it hard to be sure because the relationship between Rochester and her haven't been explained yet. But it adds another level of suspense in the book as well as character to both Rochester and Grace. I feel that Rochester's reaction to the event in a sense almost gives away the importance of Grace to him. He knows the risks of keeping her with him, but is unable to do away with her. Maybe because of fear?
ReplyDeleteJane's relationship with Rochester is a bit unorthodox because, Rochester was her boss and Jane being in a that kind of relationship with him was blasphemy. This situation made Jane reevaluate herself as well as her feelings for Rochester and how awkward it made her feel. Rochester reacted in a way that was grateful in a sense but, highly unprofessional. While Jane saved his life Rochester could of acted in a more gentlemanly way but, I believe that Rochester felt more in debt to Jane so, he would have to pay her back. Basically he was in love with the action than Jane herself in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteGrace certainly has something to do with this incident, and without a motive stated, it does seem rather odd. Perhaps she has some stake in Rochester’s life, since he seems rather unwilling to kick her out. There’s certainly something behind Grace, some slight power that she holds over Rochester, that lets her stay at Thornfield. As for the action of Jane, Rochester certainly takes advantage of the situation to get closer to her, mostly physically. Could this have been a cleverly planned rouse to get her to come to his room? Probably not.
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