Tuesday, 2 October 2007

19

Summary

Jane speaks to the gypsy, who asks her about love and men and in particular Mr R. The gypsy then reveals herself as Mr R. When Jane informs him that Mr Mason has come he is very alarmed.

Themes

Jane being suspicious of those she does not know, or new situations, she is pessimistic, she always expects bad things to happen to her.

Character

Mr R-He is very insecure, why would he have asked Jane about her feelings towards him in disguise otherwise?

Response

Reader’s suspicions are aroused by the fact that Mr R is alarmed by the coming of Mr Mason- why? Is there something in Mr Rochester’s past that he is afraid of /ashamed of?

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