JANE EYRE -- Pre-Reading, Assignment 1

Please read and answer the following questions, all of which are designed to get us started reading "Jane Eyre."

Please answer and explain to the best of your ability. There is no wrong answer! We'll share and discuss your answers in class on Thursday.

1.How much do you think society influences your decisions? How? Why?

2. Think about the last few books you have selected to read (not school assigned). How often does an author's gender influence what you choose to read? Is it a conscious decision?

3. What is your opinion of pseudonyms? Do you think they are advantageous at times? Why or why not?

4. Do you think it is possible to be in love with someone and still maintain your independence? Is there anything that helps make having both easier or more likely?

5. How often do you think someone's social status affects his or her decision to marry? Why or why not?

6. Do you believe in the supernatural, i.e. ghosts, etc.? Yes, No, or Maybe

7. Do you believe in Fate or just coincidences?

8. Have you ever had an encounter that you believe was powered by the supernatural? If so, do tell!

9. Do you think that Nature, or the environment, plays a major role in your daily actions and interactions with people? If so, how? If not, why?