Well I think the best part is the French. It is fun to read the French in the book, since I am fluent. This aspect is also unique. I have never seen a boom with this much foreign language before. But it was written in a different time. I guess the the majority of people know French in the 1900's and other languages besides, which is a contrast to modern American society.
In the most recent chapters the fright jane had before the fire reminded me of the fright she had locked in the red room. Both had a sort of supernatural aspect. I'm not sure if this is important later on when we find out who set the fire and learn more about them. But even so, it may be an example of her passion for the overreacting, and how she most recently used reason to to calm down and later solve the problem of the fire.
As it is the fire itself is a sign for passion, and how her passion for him might end up burning him. Or it could be someone else's passion for him and how she saves him.
The last thing is how little we actually know about everyone living in thornfeild. We keep learning things and changing our perspective, and I think this ignorance will be important I the future.
Great post, Zach! I, too, think it is surprising that a general audience in the mid 1800s would be expected to know French (didn't know that you spoke it as well--how fun!). Look forward to hearing your reactions to events yet to come.
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