So it appears that all who pointed out the possible symbolism of the lightning hitting the tree where Rochester proposed to Jane were correct. The tree gets struck by lightning and split into two after the marriage is arranged. The information about Rochester's wife came just as quick and unexpected as the lightning to the tree. I found it suspicious that Rochester was so eager to get to the wedding, almost like he was anticipating the events that took place at the church. So the lightning bolt could be considered foreshadowing for the news that strikes Jane about Rochester's pre-existing wife. I was totally in shock when the secrecy behind Grace Poole was finally uncovered. For she was not the grueling beast that had bit Mr. Mason, but rather Bertha Mason, his sister. At this point everything started to click. The fact that Rochester was so enraged at the unexpected visit of Mr. Mason was not because he has a dislike for Mason but rather he was afraid of him exposing his wife. Then as soon as Mr. Mason was well enough to leave Rochester was sure he was out of there before anyone knew what had happened the night prior, which would cause the need for an explanation. I was also taken aback on how small the world is within the novel. The fact that Mr. Mason was in close contact with Mr. Eyre, Jane's uncle was even more shocking. I wonder how Jane is going to react later on to the information that her uncle is out there and still has those protective family feelings towards her.
Finally this book seems to be coming more and more intriguing!
1 comment:
I'm glad you're finding the book intriguing, and I like your comparison of the sudden revelation of Bertha with the a bolt of lightening (yes, like the one that split the tree--foreshadowing, indeed!). As new information is revealed, and as things that were previously mysterious now start to make sense, be attentive to Jane's reactions--and her options. What should she do now? What will she do?
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