In chapter 19, Mr.Rochester disguises himself as a gypsy and Bronte opens a door to numerous aspects in the novel. One of the most prominent things that I saw here was the class difference and social system. When Mr.Rochester disguises himself, he is almost not allowed in his own home. Moreover, this adds more to the context on how significant the social caste system in the Victorian times took place. To have a closer relationship with Jane, Mr.Rochester had to take a 'step down' on the social ladder to finally reveal his true feelings for her. This was originally not possible because of such a large difference in their social class which stood as a barrier between them. In addition, I did see more suspicion in this chapter. In the novel, Bronte illustrates Mr.Rochester's confront (while disguised as a gypsy) with the women almost as witch craft. As if he could use spells and magic. This chapter was where the supernatural appeared and added more suspicion on what Mr.Rochester truly is. Something I wondered was, Why couldn't he tell the fortune to the men and just women?
I really didn't see that coming from Rochester. I was actually very surprised he would do something like that. It showcases some of Rochester's byronic characteristics, as he was very smart to disguise himself to have a one-on-one conversation with Jane. Also how he is very demanding of Jane at times to where he demands answers from her, or certain actions.
In chapter 19, Mr.Rochester disguises himself as a gypsy and Bronte opens a door to numerous aspects in the novel. One of the most prominent things that I saw here was the class difference and social system. When Mr.Rochester disguises himself, he is almost not allowed in his own home. Moreover, this adds more to the context on how significant the social caste system in the Victorian times took place. To have a closer relationship with Jane, Mr.Rochester had to take a 'step down' on the social ladder to finally reveal his true feelings for her. This was originally not possible because of such a large difference in their social class which stood as a barrier between them.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, I did see more suspicion in this chapter. In the novel, Bronte illustrates Mr.Rochester's confront (while disguised as a gypsy) with the women almost as witch craft. As if he could use spells and magic. This chapter was where the supernatural appeared and added more suspicion on what Mr.Rochester truly is. Something I wondered was, Why couldn't he tell the fortune to the men and just women?
I really didn't see that coming from Rochester. I was actually very surprised he would do something like that. It showcases some of Rochester's byronic characteristics, as he was very smart to disguise himself to have a one-on-one conversation with Jane. Also how he is very demanding of Jane at times to where he demands answers from her, or certain actions.
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