Jane Eyre Chapters 29-38 Flashcards

Study Notes

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 29: Jane recuperates at the Rivers siblings' home, learns about their family history and struggles, and begins to share her own story, revealing her real name.
Chapter 30: Jane bonds with Diana and Mary, who appreciate her talents, while St.John remains distant. St.John secures a teaching position for Jane at a charity school but seems skeptical about her staying long-term.
Chapter 31: Jane finds teaching at Morton unsatisfactory, and St.John reveals his missionary intentions. Rosamond Oliver's appearance hints at potential romantic feelings between her and St.John.
Chapter 32: Jane grows fond of her students while plagued by nightmares of Rochester. She encourages St.John to consider marrying Rosamond, but he resists due to his missionary commitments.
Chapter 33: St.John tells Jane the story of an orphan governess resembling her. He suspects her identity as Jane Eyre and reveals her inheritance, connecting them as cousins.
Chapter 34: Jane celebrates Christmas with her cousins but feels St.John's increasing pressure to marry him and join him in India as a missionary.
Chapter 35: St.John's persistent proposal causes Jane inner conflict; she feels compelled yet hears Rochester's voice, breaking his influence over her.
Chapter 36: Jane feels compelled to visit Rochester after hearing his voice. She discovers Thornfield in ruins after Bertha's fire, learning of Rochester's injuries and current residence.
Chapter 37: Jane reunites with Rochester at Ferndean, where they express their love, and she assures him she loves him, despite his struggles with blindness.
Chapter 38: Jane and Rochester marry with minimal witnesses. Jane reflects on her happiness, her familial bonds, and the fulfillment of her emotional journey.

Character Comparisons

St.John vs. Rochester: Represents strict adherence to duty versus passionate love; St.John embodies logic and restraint, while Rochester symbolizes emotional depth and struggle.
Diana and Mary vs. Georgiana and Eliza: Jane finds a stronger bond with the selfless Rivers sisters, contrasting with the competitive and conflicted Reed cousins.
Rosamond Oliver vs. Blanche Ingram: Rosamond is seen as pure and kind-hearted, contrasting Blanche's materialism and manipulation.

Jane's Choices

Jane decides to share her inheritance equally among her cousins, demonstrating loyalty and care for family, rejecting the selfish tendencies of her past relationships.
By the end, Jane's inheritance signifies her independence, equating her status with Rochester, altering their dynamic.

Symbolism and Themes

Thornfield's destruction signifies the end of Jane and Rochester's troubled past and a rebirth of their relationship post-Bartha's removal.
The supernatural voice Jane hears indicates their deep connection and foreshadows the importance of their reunion.
References from "Paradise Lost" in the final chapter emphasize themes of unity and sanctity in their marriage.

Spiritual Growth and Conversion

Jane’s journey highlights her creation of a false idol in Rochester, and she ultimately learns to forge her own spiritual connection, marking her coming-of-age.

Significant Events

Jane's inheritance liberates her financially, empowering her in a society dominated by class structures.
Rochester’s attempted redemption through saving Bertha showcases his complex moral struggles and eventual transformation.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 29-38 of 'Jane Eyre' with these flashcards. Each flashcard provides a summary and key details from the chapters, allowing you to reinforce your understanding of the text and its themes. Perfect for studying or reviewing before a test.