1. Jayne Eyre
... mysterious setting; "a dark and gusty night" (chapter 25, page 315) whereby Jane "experienced a strange, regretful consciousness of some barrier dividing us" (chapter 25, page 35). This allusion to Bertha and all she represents is possibly one of Bronte's most explicit providential warnings to her readers. Jane goes on to describe herself "following the windings of an unknown road; total obscurity environed me; rain pelted me ... " (chapter 25, page 315), this also candidly referring to Jane's wanderings after her leaving Rochester and Thornfield. In her second dream, Jane sees ... ...
- Word Count: 2234
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: High School