jane eyre chapter 24

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  • Chapter 24
    • The following morning Jane is anxious to see Rochester to make sure she had not dreamt him proposing
    • Mrs Fairfax is cool towards Jane after seeing them embrace the evening before and Jane immediately askes Rochester to explain the truth to Mrs Fairfax
    • Mrs Fairfax doesn't seem pleased with the news of the nearing marriage and warns her off, even though she clearly likes Jane
    • Rochester takes Jane shopping but she feels uncomfortable with him buying her expensive clothes and jewels
      • She also recalls her uncle's letter and thinks how much more at ease she would feel if she had an independent fortune
        • Chapter 24
          • The following morning Jane is anxious to see Rochester to make sure she had not dreamt him proposing
          • Mrs Fairfax is cool towards Jane after seeing them embrace the evening before and Jane immediately askes Rochester to explain the truth to Mrs Fairfax
          • Mrs Fairfax doesn't seem pleased with the news of the nearing marriage and warns her off, even though she clearly likes Jane
          • Rochester takes Jane shopping but she feels uncomfortable with him buying her expensive clothes and jewels
            • She also recalls her uncle's letter and thinks how much more at ease she would feel if she had an independent fortune
              • So she tells Rochester that she wants to continue as Adèle's governess and she'll use her pay to purchase her own clothing
            • Jane manages to steer Rochester away from sentimental behaviour and in the month leading up to their wedding she feels in control of the situation
            • KEY THEME: EQUALITY  Jane continues to show her need for equality and a strong sense of self. So she stands up to Rochester and refuses to let him shower her with gifts
        • So she tells Rochester that she wants to continue as Adèle's governess and she'll use her pay to purchase her own clothing
      • Jane manages to steer Rochester away from sentimental behaviour and in the month leading up to their wedding she feels in control of the situation
      • KEY THEME: EQUALITY  Jane continues to show her need for equality and a strong sense of self. So she stands up to Rochester and refuses to let him shower her with gifts

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