Jane Eyre Blog

Overall Jane Eyre has been a really enjoyable novel, although at points it can seem a little repetitive or monotonous, there are themes and characters keeping you hooked.  I constantly desire to keep up with the reading, engaging myself to find out what is going to happen next. I look forward to the explanation of Grace Poole and the relationship, which is bound to form between Jane and Mr. Rochester. Although sometimes the meaning of the language in this novel is hard to comprehend, but once you take the time to actually dissect the language it shows how much time and effort Bronte put into this novel.

One character that I have really followed was Grace Poole, her whole personality and intentions really throw me off. She adds mystery and creates the reader to desire to read more. I can't wait to find out what exactly she brings to Thornfield, considering she is a potential murderer. She brings weird vibes to the school, for example her strange laugh that catches everyone off guard, or her bringing Mr. Rochester's bedroom to flames! What is her deal!? My impression is that her and Mr. Rochester share a personal past, and they haven't shared it with anybody. I am led to believe this because she is paid more, and her creepy acts are acceptable, always. Her character leads us to believe she is possessed or something is off about her, the scary laugh on the third floor, or the burning of the curtains, or perhaps all the other nighttime scares Jane encounters. One interesting aspect of Grace, is that she doesn't act suspicious at all, she acts as if she is a completely normal servant. The next morning after the burning of Mr. Rochester's bed she says that a candle lit the room on fire, simply because he forgot to blow it out. She makes this story seem so realistic and believable, showing she definitely has some things under her skin, that nobody else is aware of. I look forward to exploring Grace Poole deeper, and discovering what exactly her intentions are.