16-23: Compare/Contrast

What parallels do you see between what's happening in Jane Eyre & The Turn of the Screw?

16-23: Inevitability

"I had not intended to love him: the reader knows I had wrought hard to extirpate from my soul the germs of love there detected; and now, at the first renewed view of him, they spontaneously revived, green and strong! He made me love him without looking at me."

In chapter 17, what is the impact of Jane describing her love for Rochester as "germs of love"? How can you relate the love to "germs"?

Do you feel like she REALLY tries not to have feelings for him? She keeps forcing herself not to feel for him - but does she truly believe that's the best route to take?

16-23: An Ideal Husband

Explain the perception you have of Rochester at this point in the story. Do you like him or not? Why do you like him or would you want him to change? Use evidence to support your statement.

16-23: Teach Your Children Well

Look at the conversations Jane has with Adele in these chapters (there aren't a ton, so it should be easy).  What do Adele's comments and habits tell you about her?  What is Jane trying to teach her in her replies and commentary?

16-23: Saving Grace or Grace Under Fire

-- I couldn't decide which title I liked best.  I'm clever like that.

What in the world would make Rochester keep Grace -- the woman who almost burned him alive -- on his staff?  What's his motive?

16-23: Party Time! Excellent!

What a LOVELY gathering that was!

First -- Check the other posts for this reading to make sure that what you want to discuss isn't already covered there.

Then -- If it's not:

There's so many places to take this conversation -  Blanche!  Class warfare!  Charades!  Opinions on Governesses!  And of course...Jane's take on it all.

Discuss.

16-23: No Questions Asked

So, who is this Mason guy?  What happened to him?  Jane just helps him without any sort of inquiry.  What did you make of that?

**NO SPOILERS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW!**
P.S.  You'll find out in the next reading

16-23: I May Be a Bird in a Cage...

...but at least it's your cage.

Jane seems to long for independence and freedom.  How would a relationship/future with Rochester affect that?  Do you see her views changing?


And who gets my allusion without Google-ing??

16-23: Well...This is Awkward...

Discuss Jane's return to see Aunt Reed, and all the information that transpires in ch. 21 & 22.

16-23: Quit Playin' Games With My Heart

Rochester seems to mock and toy with Jane and her emotions at every turn.  What are your thoughts on this?