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Who had committed suicide out of the three cousins?
Who had committed suicide out of the three cousins?
- Georgiana Reed
- John Reed (correct)
- Eliza Reed
- None of the above
What is Aunt Reed struggling with?
What is Aunt Reed struggling with?
a stroke and she is near death
What is Eliza planning to do?
What is Eliza planning to do?
go into a convent
Have the sisters gotten along ever since Eliza ruined Georgiana's plans by eloping?
Have the sisters gotten along ever since Eliza ruined Georgiana's plans by eloping?
What does Mrs. Reed give to Jane one day?
What does Mrs. Reed give to Jane one day?
Where is the letter from, and what does it say?
Where is the letter from, and what does it say?
How old is the letter?
How old is the letter?
When does Mrs. Reed die, and did she and Jane ever smooth things out?
When does Mrs. Reed die, and did she and Jane ever smooth things out?
How long does Jane stay at Gateshead?
How long does Jane stay at Gateshead?
Where does Georgiana eventually go?
Where does Georgiana eventually go?
Where does Eliza go and what does she do?
Where does Eliza go and what does she do?
Why does Mr. Rochester go to London?
Why does Mr. Rochester go to London?
What happened under the chestnut tree?
What happened under the chestnut tree?
What did it start to do after the proposal?
What did it start to do after the proposal?
What happens that night?
What happens that night?
Do the preparations for the wedding run smoothly?
Do the preparations for the wedding run smoothly?
How does Jane feel about the wedding?
How does Jane feel about the wedding?
Who does Jane write to?
Who does Jane write to?
What was Jane's dream about?
What was Jane's dream about?
What was Jane's second dream about?
What was Jane's second dream about?
What did Jane wake up to?
What did Jane wake up to?
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Study Notes
Chapter 21-25 Overview
- John Reed committed suicide; a significant family tragedy impacting Jane's past.
- Aunt Reed is gravely ill, suffering from a stroke, nearing death, reflecting the family's decline.
- Cousin Eliza, described as plain, intends to enter a convent, showing her life choices.
- The relationships between Georgiana and Eliza are strained after Eliza's interference in Georgiana's elopement.
Key Correspondence
- Jane receives a letter from her late father’s brother, John Eyre, offering adoption and an inheritance, changing her fate.
Mrs. Reed's Relationship with Jane
- Mrs. Reed passes away at midnight, leaving no reconciliation between her and Jane due to her past refusals to mend their relationship.
- Jane's time at Gateshead lasts a month, marking a transitional phase in her life.
Life Choices of the Reeds
- Georgiana relocates to London, marries a wealthy man, enhancing her social status, while Eliza becomes the Mother Superior in a French convent, illustrating different paths taken by the cousins.
Mr. Rochester's Intentions
- Mr. Rochester travels to London to acquire a new carriage, indicating a shift in his personal life and affairs.
- Under a chestnut tree, Jane confesses her love to Rochester; he proposes, leading to their initial engagement, momentarily sealed with a kiss in the rain.
Omens and Foreboding Events
- A lightning bolt strikes the chestnut tree on the night of their proposal, symbolizing impending turmoil in their relationship.
Wedding Preparations
- Preparations for the wedding are troubled; Jane feels uneasy and fearful about marrying Rochester, reflecting her inner turmoil and predictions of trouble.
Foreshadowing Dreams
- Jane dreams of a child crying, representing her fears concerning her future with Rochester, emphasized by her sense of vulnerability.
- A subsequent dream depicts her losing her balance and the child falling, symbolizing the fragility of her situation.
Mysterious Encounter
- Jane wakes to a strange figure in her closet—a savage-looking woman who tears her veil, highlighting themes of conflict and impending chaos before the wedding.
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