1. With this unit, I liked how the book tied in to lots of things and all of our discussions on various aspects. We did a lot with motifs, and gender, etc. I also liked the practice we got reading older texts, since we'll have to do that in college.
2. I didn't really like the faster speed at first, but as we slowed down, that got a lot better. Other than that, I think everything seemed to fit and work out well.
3. I think this book should be taught in College Lit. It fits well with our motif of growing up, and it is a classic that we might have to read in college or at least know something about.
4. I don't really have much to say to the characters. The time we spent was lovely, but it is done (for now). To Charlotte Bronte I would just like to say thanks, because I really enjoyed reading Jane Eyre.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Dear Charlotte Brontë,
Dear Charlotte Brontë,
It has come to my attention that you have composed a novel by the title of Jane Eyre. I have commenced the reading of said novel, and I have a few comments to humbly convey to you.
First and foremost, I would like to say that I find your novel remarkably interesting. It seems to me that books are often filled with far too many useless details. In your novel, however, I have found that the details are truly important. The plot, also, is intricate and very interesting. I was drawn in to Jane's life from the start, and that attention never wavered. You created a vivid world that was enjoyable, though not perfect, as the worlds in books should be. I commend you for your talent and skill.
I also have an inquiry to make. When you were writing, did you intentionally include things like fire, color, windows &c an abnormal number of times, or were those just the things that often came to your head? Please don't misunderstand, I love the inclusion of the aforementioned things, I merely wonder if you intended it to be so. If you did intend to include them, what was your reason? To add meaning, make people ask questions, or another reason?
Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate the efforts you put forth into creating this marvelous book. Well done!
Humbly Yours,
Elise
It has come to my attention that you have composed a novel by the title of Jane Eyre. I have commenced the reading of said novel, and I have a few comments to humbly convey to you.
First and foremost, I would like to say that I find your novel remarkably interesting. It seems to me that books are often filled with far too many useless details. In your novel, however, I have found that the details are truly important. The plot, also, is intricate and very interesting. I was drawn in to Jane's life from the start, and that attention never wavered. You created a vivid world that was enjoyable, though not perfect, as the worlds in books should be. I commend you for your talent and skill.
I also have an inquiry to make. When you were writing, did you intentionally include things like fire, color, windows &c an abnormal number of times, or were those just the things that often came to your head? Please don't misunderstand, I love the inclusion of the aforementioned things, I merely wonder if you intended it to be so. If you did intend to include them, what was your reason? To add meaning, make people ask questions, or another reason?
Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate the efforts you put forth into creating this marvelous book. Well done!
Humbly Yours,
Elise
Jane's Insecurities
One of the things my group discussed when we were talking about our motif of windows, doors, and curtains, is that those things could be a metaphor for Jane's feelings of separation from the world. We guessed that was because she feels insecure. The question to follow, then, would be what those insecurities are any why she has them.
Jane's biggest insecurity seems to be her social status. She is always feeling as though she is in a lower class than those surrounding her. This is what keeps her hiding behind the curtain from Mr. Rochester's friends, and what keeps her from allowing him to see her as an equal. My guess is that this insecurity comes from the constant drilling from Aunt Reed of how Jane was not on the same level as her children. She was a charity case and should not forget it. That incessant repetition is keeping her from doing just that--forgetting.
Jane also seems to be insecure about the way she looks. She talks all the time about how plain she is. She knows she's not beautiful, and most of the time pretends that it's ok. However, when Bessie comes to visit her and tells her how she's not too pretty, she takes offense and shows us that she really does care. Jane feels throughout the book that she is lacking in physical attributes; this hinders her from haveing confidence in herself. It's not the only thing to do that, but it's one thing.
My question for you all is: what else do you think Jane feels insecure about, and why?
Jane's biggest insecurity seems to be her social status. She is always feeling as though she is in a lower class than those surrounding her. This is what keeps her hiding behind the curtain from Mr. Rochester's friends, and what keeps her from allowing him to see her as an equal. My guess is that this insecurity comes from the constant drilling from Aunt Reed of how Jane was not on the same level as her children. She was a charity case and should not forget it. That incessant repetition is keeping her from doing just that--forgetting.
Jane also seems to be insecure about the way she looks. She talks all the time about how plain she is. She knows she's not beautiful, and most of the time pretends that it's ok. However, when Bessie comes to visit her and tells her how she's not too pretty, she takes offense and shows us that she really does care. Jane feels throughout the book that she is lacking in physical attributes; this hinders her from haveing confidence in herself. It's not the only thing to do that, but it's one thing.
My question for you all is: what else do you think Jane feels insecure about, and why?
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