Jane Eyre Chapters 30-38 Flashcards
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How did Jane get along with her benefactors? Give details.

She gets along with them very well. They like to read the same things and Jane helps them out whenever she can. Diana even offered to teach Jane German.

What type of character is Jane establishing with John? Whom does he resemble, therefore, or perhaps, to whom would you compare/contrast him?

John is icy, stern, and slightly puritanistic. He resembles Brocklehurst because they are both extreme in their beliefs, but John isn't a hypocrite.

What is John's fear for Jane in offering her her new position? What conclusions has he made regarding her character?

He thought that she will bore because her mind won't be stimulated enough in the small school.

How many 'scholars' did Jane have, and how many could read?

<p>She had 20 scholars and only three of them could read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'My duty will be to develop these germs' explain?

<p>She is explaining that her job will be to teach the kids and help them learn how to read and write and she calls them germs because they are not yet developed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Olivers live?

<p>Vale Hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did St. John say he had gone through a period of misery, and why did it end?

<p>He said that he thought it was a mistake to enter the ministry because his duties wearied him to death, and it ended because God called him to become a missionary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Oliver offer Jane?

<p>She offered to go up to the schoolhouse and help Jane teach sometimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jane preoccupied with while experiencing general contentment as a teacher?

<p>She would be with Mr. Rochester and be sitting with him as though they were married.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Rivers contribute to the country school?

<p>He would give a daily catechizing lesson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jane please Mr. Oliver highly?

<p>He liked the picture that Jane had so far drawn of Rosamond and wanted to see when it was finished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Oliver think of St. John's becoming a missionary?

<p>He thought that it was a pity that such a fine man would throw away his life like that.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'That I should like to have it, is certain: whether it would be judicious or wise is another question.'

<p>St. John wants the portrait, but doesn't know if it's smart to because it might lead him astray.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss 'Know me to be what I am—a cold hard man....Reason and not Feeling is my guide.'

<p>The statement reveals St. John's self-awareness of his character and his prioritization of rationality over emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the end of the chapter, what mystery did Jane find unsolvable?

<p>Why St. John had taken such a sudden interest in the white paper with her name on it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did St. John travel through a blizzard to go to Jane's cottage?

<p>He had to tell her about her newfound wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jane most interested in?

<p>She wanted to know how Mr. Rochester was doing and if anyone wrote to him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mystery had St. John solved?

<p>That Jane's name was really Jane Eyre and that they were cousins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was this actually good news for Jane?

<p>She now has a family when she didn't used to and she is now rich.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Glorious discovery to a lonely wretch! This was wealth indeed!—wealth to the heart!—a mine of pure, genial affections.'

<p>She now has family which is what she thinks of as her wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jane insist on sharing her inheritance?

<p>She said that it was too much and they were living relatives so she wanted to share it with them, so that they too could be rich.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would Jane do about her teaching position at this point?

<p>She is going to continue to teach until St. John is able to find someone else to take her job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What request regarding Hannah did Jane make of St. John?

<p>She asks if St. John will get someone else to wait on him so that Hannah can help her prepare the Moor House for Diana and Mary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did St. John seem to want to douse Jane's happiness and joy?

<p>He tells her that he doesn't know what she is going to do in her days off and why she is so happy about that.</p> Signup and view all the answers

[St. John] said I must have gone through a great deal of fatigue and trouble to have effected such considerable changes in so short a time: but not a syllable did he utter indicating pleasure in the improved aspect of his abode. What does this say about Jane and about St. John?

<p>It shows that their relationship is still not very close and that she wants him to feel the same family type of love that she feels for him, but he doesn't. He is still slightly cold toward her and she is upset about that.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Diana's and Mary's reactions to the renovations?

<p>They really enjoyed the renovations and it appeared that they met what the girls wanted when they got home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused St. John to feel 'on better terms with himself'?

<p>He was able to go out to and act one of his duties as a missionary for a poor lad's mother who was dying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stunning news did St. John offer regarding Rosamond Oliver?

<p>Rosamond was about to be married to a man named Mr. Grandby and they have known each other for 2 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strange demand did St. John make of Jane regarding her studies?

<p>He asked her to give up learning German and to learn Hindostanee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated 'Jane, come with me to India: come as my helpmeet and fellow laborer.' Why did St. John believe Jane should be his wife?

<p>St. John was assuming that Jane wanted to go with him to India and after she was telling him that he is right for his job. He said that it wasn't because he loved her but because she was fit to be a missionary's wife because of her traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics did St. John admire in Jane? Could she have done what he asked?

<p>He said that she was docile, diligent, disinterested, faithful, constant, courageous, gentle, and heroic. She could have gone with him to India and been his wife, but she doesn't really want to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Jane nearly convinced to marry St. John?

<p>His gentleness, she started to think that maybe if she made the sacrifice and married St. John then she might get a reward in heaven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long was the journey from Whitcross to Thornfield, and how long had it been since Jane was there?

<p>It was 6 hours and thirty minutes long and it had been a year since she was there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What natural questions arose in Jane's mind upon seeing the devastated Thornfield? Where did she go for answers?

<p>What caused the disaster, what loss had followed upon it, had the life of the people been wrecked like the property, and whose life. She went to the church tower near the gates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the answers to some of Jane's questions?

<p>No one lives at Thornfield anymore because it was burned down last autumn and they suspect that Bertha caused it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jane been away from Thornfield when the conflagration took place?

<p>Two months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How had Rochester proved himself a hero?

<p>He went up into the servant's rooms and was able to get them all out before the house burned down and he even tried to get Bertha out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Rochester's injuries and his location?

<p>He had to have one of his hands amputated and is blind. He is in Ferndean about 30 miles from Thornfield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Ferndean, the fifth place of Jane's abodes.

<p>It is really isolated and it was not very well kept because no one used it. It is a cold place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'It was a sudden meeting, and one in which rapture was kept well in check by pain' imply?

<p>Jane was happy to finally see Rochester again, but that happiness was subdued by the pain of seeing his suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

As Jane observed Rochester, what about him had not changed and what had changed?

<p>All of his features were the same and his hair was still extremely black. He was still fit and he still looked as though in his prime. He changed in terms of his countenance and he seemed desperate and sad like he had been hurt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had been Rochester's caretakers since his move to Ferndean?

<p>John and his wife Mary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference to Nebuchadnezzar in 'It is time someone undertook to re-humanize you, for I see you are being metamorphosed into a lion, or something of that sort.'?

<p>In the story of Nebuchadnezzar he strays from God and lives out in the wild and becomes disheveled and almost goes crazy. Rochester has become so haggard that he appears like Nebuchadnezzar did after straying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'The little I did say lacerated his heart deeper than I wished' imply?

<p>Jane didn't tell Rochester everything about her destitute experiences, but even that caused Rochester sadness and he blamed himself for what happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss Rochester's transformation in 'Jane! You think of me, I daresay, an irreligious dog: but my heart swells with gratitude to the beneficent God of this earth just now.'

<p>Rochester has become humbled and religious, so it was like he has become renewed and Jane is marrying a renewed man, not the man he used to be.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many attended the ceremony in 'Reader, I married him.'?

<p>Rochester, Jane, the parson, and the clerk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do John and Mary say about Jane in 'She'll happen do better for him nor ony o' t' grand ladies.'?

<p>John and Mary are saying that Jane is a perfect fit for Rochester and that she will help him for the rest of her and his life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jane do for Adele in 'I took care that she should never want for anything that could contribute to her comfort.'?

<p>Jane took Adele from the awful school where she was and sent her to a nice one in which Jane could visit her and Adele was very happy and was able to become a good student.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much time passed during this last chapter?

<p>Ten years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'advantage' of Rochester's blindness?

<p>In the years that he was blind they became closer because she had to be his vision for him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Diana and Mary?

<p>They got married, Diana to a captain in the Navy and Mary to a clergyman, and they visit alternatively each year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some reasons for ending the book with St. John?

<ul> <li>Reinforced the idea of religion - Parallel with what Jane's life would have been like with St. John and what it is like with Rochester - Avoid the fairytale ending and a complete fairytale story - Adds a modern flare.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Relationships and Character Development

  • Jane shares a harmonious bond with her benefactors, enjoying shared interests in literature and education; she receives German lessons from Diana.
  • John Reed is characterized as icy and stern, sharing similarities with Brocklehurst in their extreme beliefs, yet John stands as a non-hypocrite.
  • John's concerns about Jane's new teaching position arise from his belief that she may become bored due to the lack of intellectual stimulation.

Educational Context

  • Jane teaches 20 scholars, of whom only three are literate, highlighting the educational challenges she faces.
  • Her responsibility is to develop the children's "germs" of learning, emphasizing the growth potential in their education.

Settings and Relationships

  • The Olivers reside at Vale Hall, providing a setting for Jane's interactions.
  • St. John experiences a period of misery in the ministry but finds purpose as a missionary after feeling called by God.
  • Jane admires a little girl, experiencing a moment of reflection on her own appearance and aspirations.

Love and Ambition

  • Ms. Oliver offers to assist with teaching, showcasing her supportive character.
  • Jane dreams of being with Mr. Rochester, indicating that her thoughts often drift back to him despite her current life.
  • St. John awkwardly navigates his feelings for Miss Oliver, torn between his duties to God and his affection for her.

Inheritance and Familial Connections

  • St. John reveals Jane's true identity as Jane Eyre, establishing her as a relative with newfound wealth.
  • Jane's joy stems from gaining family ties and the emotional wealth they represent, fueling her desire to share her inheritance with them.

Teaching and Future Plans

  • Jane plans to continue her teaching role until St. John can find a replacement, demonstrating her commitment to her responsibilities.
  • She requests help in preparing Moor House for Diana and Mary, showing her organizational skills and care for her family.

Emotional Dynamics

  • St. John attempts to dampen Jane's joy by questioning her happiness and activities.
  • Jane's renovation work for St. John is met with indifference, reflecting his emotional distance from her.

Rochester's Return and Transformation

  • Jane's return to Thornfield leads her to discover its destruction and Rochester's heroic efforts during the fire.
  • Rochester suffers severe injuries, including the loss of a hand and blindness, highlighting the drastic changes in his life.

Reunion and New Beginnings

  • Jane's first encounter with Rochester post-accident reveals both his unchanged physical features and the profound sadness in his demeanor.
  • Rochester acknowledges his transformation and newfound humility, reflecting on his past mistakes and growth.

Conclusion and Future Aspirations

  • The couple's marriage includes only a few witnesses, signifying a private union focused on genuine connection rather than societal approval.
  • The narrative concludes with events spanning ten years, illustrating the passage of time and its impact on their relationship.

Themes and Reflections

  • Jane's role as Rochester's vision during his blindness strengthens their bond, illustrating the themes of dependence and support.
  • Diana and Mary’s marriages tie up loose ends in the story, reinforcing the theme of familial connections and personal growth.
  • Ending with St. John reinforces religious themes, contrasts Jane's life choices, and provides a glimpse into a more realistic resolution beyond fairy-tale endings.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 30 to 38 in 'Jane Eyre' with these flashcards. Explore Jane's relationships with her benefactors and the contrasting character of John. This quiz is designed to deepen your understanding of the text and key character dynamics.

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