Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Not Surprised
Last night's reading did not surprise me. All along I wanted them to get together and finally it has happened. In a way I do feel bad for Miss Ingram but they never really loved each other than it was bound to happen. Neither of them should be upset over it, and as you can tell, Rochester got over it in the blink of an eye. I hope that Jane and his wedding happens without Blanche getting in the way, but there are always obstacles when it comes to marriage. Rochester is so delighted about giving Jane these presents of jewels and roses but she just wants to stay plain Jane. I wonder if she will start to present herself like a upperclasswomen as the women at the party did. I doubt that her attitude and personality will alter, except for how happy she is. It is great to hear she has color in her face and can blush just as any women should. The courtship of Jane did not happen normally because they were master and governess and hardly had but a few lengthy conversations. She has served him and taken demands from him, and I wonder if that relationship will change. I know that she is his subordinate but this is a feminist book. Furthermore, I think that she will continue to teach Adele, or at least I hope so because the two ladies get along so well. I think that Mrs. Fairfax knew that is marriage would happen all along and that is why she did not yell or gasp at the two of them kissing. She just went on with her business as usual and didn't even make a sound at breakfast about them.
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Kenz. You're right, if Blanche gets in the way of this marriage I will be pissed. I hope Grace doesn't get in the way somehow either.
Kenzie
i agree with you about Adele
i miss her french speaking because i believe it helps further my study in the subject
I like how you note that Jane can have some "color" in her cheeks--but as for the rest of it (the jewels, the dresses) isn't her rejection of them actually a continuation of the novel's inherent feminism? Is she "subordinate"? Keep in mind that even Rochester acknowledged that "My bride is here...because my equal is here". Try and view Jane's actions in the chapters we read last night as an effort to maintain her equality in the face of being "mastered" by Rochester's wealth and position.
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