Finally, after all that build-up and drama, they get together. I have no doubt that that drama isn't over, and some of the good stuff is yet to come. But its nice for the book to finally reach that step. After all of the game-playing, the doubts and insecurities, they reach the point we knew they always would. Looking deeper into the scene, however I wonder what the significance of the moth and chestnut tree was. The chestnut tree splitting plays an important symbolic role, I'm just not sure what it is. It could be representative of Jane "splitting" from her past and entering a new era with Mr. Rochester, or even foreshadowing a future "split" of their relationship in the very place it started. Also, I think they moth, or something more from the west indies will come into the plot and play a significant role. We will see more of Mr. Mason, and also yet from jane's uncle, whom we know almost nothing about.
Bronte has woven many secrets and elements into the story that are yet to be revealed. One thing I don't really like is how when we see the story from Jane's eyes (first person), there are many things hidden from us, as opposed to an omnipresent story, which I tend to like better. But this view is also very important to the novel and keeps us turning pages, if we knew too much, why read any further? It is good to read a variety of novels with a variety of viewpoints, as it helps you expand your mind and understand other texts better.
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Point of view is very critical in this novel (I'm glad you're picking up on that). Also, I think a lot of the book's 'symbolism' (things like the moth and the tree) only become significant in retrospect (after we've read ahead, certain revelations have been made, and our understanding of these 'symbols' shifts in light of new knowledge--the sort of slap-yourself-on-the-head and wonder: "Why didn't I see it coming?).
Good post. (Write more!)
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