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Summary

Jane is called upon by Mr R to attend to Mr Mason, who has been hurt, Jane assumes by Grace Poole. Jane has a conversation with Mr R in the garden.

Character

Jane- Wonders why all of a sudden Mr Mason is submissive to Rochester, after all he was dismayed by Mr M’s appearance.

Mr R- He tells Jane that he is to marry Ingram. Why? He is insecure and silly? He is unsure what to do, whether to go with his head (Ingram) or his heart (Jane).

Interesting phrases/extracts

‘ “Unintentionally, he might in a moment, by one careless word, deprive me, if not of life, yet forever of happiness.” ’ Mr R has it all planned, he will marry Jane and he hopes that Mr M will not give away his secret.

‘ “Well you too power over me, and may injure me” ’ he is love with Jane but fears that she will break his heart.