CD 11 and 12

Bertha is the mad woman in the attic and she is there because she is Rochester’s wife. I feel really bad for Rochester because of this because he was tricked into marrying her. If I was Jane my thoughts would be over whelmed and I wouldn’t know what to think. I am a little curious about Bertha, but not that much. I like Rochester even more now and I feel a great amount of pity for him. I think Jane doesn’t go to France with Rochester because she is hurt and doesn’t want to be just Rochester’s mistress. She won’t destroy her dignity because it’s basically all she has. I think Rochester’s story is perfect for him and I think he made the best choices possible with what to do with Bertha. When I read the part about Jane talking to her mother I didn’t really feel it was her birth mother she was talking to. I think that she was talking to Mary the Mother of God and all. Being raised in the religious setting of Lowood Jane is Christian and we believe Mary is everyone’s mother. We are all her children and she is the kind, loving mother we turn to for guidance in times of trouble. In fact the Hail Mary and The Memorare mention this exactly along with many other prayers to her. I might call Jane’s new home Quietvalley.