I like "Jane Eyre". Although I am confused of the many words I don't know, I can still get the sense of the text most of the time. I can pretty much identify with Jane and I like her character. I also like Mr. Rochester although he is kind of rude, he seems to be interesting and intelligent. I totally felt like Jane when she doesn't get what he talks about because I don' t get it either. But he has character and Jan can learn a lot of him, I like his thoughts about life. I also think it's funny how he plays with her sometimes, just when he asked her if she thinks he is handsome. Therefore I like reading their conversations.
The chapter with the fire when Jane saves his life was the most exciting chapter so far. I cannot believe why Grace Poole might have done something like this. I mean, her lough is strange but why would she hate Rochester so much that she wants him dead? I feel like it's dangerous for Jane that Grace kind of knows that Jane knows what she has done. Also, it is weird that Rochester just left right away without saying anything. He could have at least said Jane goodbye, she saved his life, and he left without a word. I feel sorry for Jane because she thinks about this woman and him now. It is sad that she sells herself so short now.
Great post, Katherina! I am glad that you are enjoying the novel, can identify with its characters, and are being drawn into the mystery of Grace Poole. I'm impressed that you are managing to get through this in a second language, and I look forward to learning of your reaction to events yet to unfold.
ReplyDeleteI think perhaps the reason Mr. Rochester didn't say goodbye to Jane is because his mind was elsewhere, which is understandable after the event, but he may not have realized how in Jane's eyes that might have been peculiar. If his plan was to keep things subdued and unsuspicious he failed miserably, for nothing could have caught Jane's attention more.
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