Overall of 23: Jane and Rochester meet in the garden and discuss Jane leaving for Ireland. Soon the conversation turns though. Jane confesses to Rochester about how she does not want to leave behind Thornfield and she does not want to leave behind Rochester. She says, however, that she must leave because of Rochester's soon to be bride. He then claims that he has no bride and then confesses to Jane that he wants to marry Jane. He wants to have her all for himself, and after some resistance and some consideration, Jane agrees to marry him. They then begin to kiss and in the end the horse-chestnut tree in the Orchard is struck by lightning and half of it splits away.
This chapter was a very interesting chapter. Going into the chapter I had a strong feeling that Rochester was going to ask her to marry him, but i'm still not sure if it was a good idea. One thing I noticed in this chapter is the use of many new colors. He talks about red, pinks, purples, blues, greens, and of course our usual black and white. They also have this entire discussion under the moonlight, which represents females. I feel that Jane is gaining for power and now with her wedding Rochester things may get very interesting. The reading is getting much easier and i'm excited to see what ends up happening.
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i feel like, when the book ends
we will have a RAINBOW of colors
I'm glad you're being attentive to colors (indeed, the second half of your post--which is speculative and analytical--seems more interesting than the first half--which seems to tilted toward summary). Keep noting their appearance as your read forward (I think purple may be especially important).
As for that line: "My bride?...I have no bride?"--you are perceptive to pick up on it. Hang on to that line as you read forward!
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