Assignment 5

So far I am enjoying the book much more than I thought I would.  Jane Eyre is a dark novel with many mysteries woven through it.  As soon as it starts to get a little tedious, something big happens and the book catches your attention once again. When I first read this book, I was a few years younger at the time and didn’t understand the language as much, which led to me not enjoying it. In chapters 14 and 15, the conversation between Rochester and Jane gave the reader more information on Rochester. He revealed to Jane that Adele’s mother was a French singer and dancer with whom he loved. He indulged her with all the money, clothes, and jewellery she wanted, and she ended up cheating on him with another man. He told Jane how he got revenge and, months later when Adele’s mother abandoned her and claimed she was his, denied the truth but still took her in anyway. During the course of their conversation, Jane immediately noticed he was drunk and he continually made her uncomfortable and eager to leave. Jane becomes closer to Adele after their conversation, understanding that the situation between her parents was not her fault and becoming more accepting of her faults because they reflect those of her selfish mother. I believe Jane feels a connection between her and Adele because they both know what it is like to feel abandoned and parentless.