Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Jane and Mr. Rochester

Until we had our discussion in class i didn't really make the connection between Jane and Mr. Rochester sexually. Wile i don't think the two will ever find more than a attraction for one another and maybe physical encounters i see the feelings that have arose. Even when Mr. Rochester orders her to do something in a demanding way he often time corrects him self and tries to ask it in more of a sympathetic manor. Jane also seems to feel that his company is enjoyable and hopes he stays at the property for a lengthened time. There first encounter may have produced initial problems. When Mr. Rochester crashed his horse in attempt to avoid Jane. He blamed Jane for this encounter even if it wasn't entirely her fault. These hard feeling were probably short lived. I believe one thing that kindles their attraction is how Jane is always helping Mr. Rochester when he is in desperate need. She helped him when he was on the ground due to his crash with a sprained ankle. In this case, Jane is a young women with less power and of a lower class than Mr. Rochester. But it seems he is being degraded because she is the one helping him when he is in such a fragile state. Then again on the verge of death Jane saves his life. From these actions i believe Jane has become a special figure to Mr. Rochester with a lot of meaning. There long conversations at night and when Jane gets exited for him to get home add to the emotions that build.

1 comment:

David Lavender said...

While the 'sexual component' isn't the only thing going on in this novel, I'm glad you're beginning to see how a closer reading of the text can give rise to a greater appreciation of the novel's complexity. As for Rochester and Jane never hooping up...we'll see!