Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Wile reading i was able to make some clear distinctions between Rochester and St John. The two masters quickly find a liking toward Jane and hope to marry her. Each with their separate plans for what they will do once Jane is their companion. Neither wants to stay in the current occupation but move on to another were they can be together. When Jane turns both away they become forcefully in their proposals almost to force their needs and make it happen. They dont make it easy on Jane and put her in an unfair situation. Jane However is strong and is able to communicate her feelings despite the gentleman's needs. Similar Rochester and St John take Jane on a walk alone to express their feelings then many times after bring it up occasionally. I feel that depending on Jane's feelings this could have been an awkward talk but i like the way Jane handled it. She didn't fall under temptation, bribery or force instead stuck to her feelings and did what she felt was right. I see differences between Rochester and St John that make me prefer Rochester. Mr. Rochester would like to take Jane away were they can live a happy life away from stress and discomfort. Were all their needs and wants can be provided. Were as St John wants a life in India were Jane is less of his wife and more of his laborer. In Rochester's eyes someone as deer as Jane should never have to be put under these conditions. I think St John is a good and holly man but i don't think the two would ever be right for one another and that Jane might deserve better.

2 comments:

Neve said...

nice input Carl, it touched me

David Lavender said...

I think you might be on to something here with your comparison of St. John and Rochester. Could this be a possible essay topic? Instead of one scene, you could use two--the "proposals" (Rochester's in the garden, St. John's on the heath), and discuss them in ways that allow you to compare the two suitors and decide who would make for a better husband, and why?