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Thursday 20th March 2014

Rochester as a Byronic Hero

LO: To understand the Byronic hero archetype and how it can be applied to the character of Rochester

Starter: Open your books to the final two pages of Ch14.

Discuss: Is there any way that Rochester could be a hero to Jane? Why or why not?

Using quotations to prove it...

Ext: Can you find your own example of Rochester as a Byronic Hero from Ch14?

Anyone realised yet?

It appeared he was not in the mood to notice us, for he never lifted his head as we approached.

He went on as a statue would, that is, he neither spoke nor moved.

Characteristics

He searched my face with eyes that I saw were dark, irate, piercing.

His grim mouth, chin and jaw, yes all three were very grim and no mistake.

Starter sentence:

'This description makes him seem … Bronte wants the reader to think …'

Characteristics of a Byronic Hero:

  • arrogant
  • troubled past
  • mysterious
  • moody
  • sophisticated
  • educated
  • seductive
  • loner/ outcast
  • dark

Is there a Byronic hero in Jane Eyre? Who? Explain what characteristics this character shares with an archetypal Byronic Hero.

Starter sentence:

_______________ is an example of an archetypal Byronic Hero because _______

Ext: Why do you think the Byronic hero appeals to readers? Why would we support the bad boy?

Lord Byron

Hero?

I need a hero...

Byron was a writer who is known for his extravagant life of drugs, women and booze. He was famously described by one of his (many) girlfriends as ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’.

Byron’s poetic heroes are idealised portraits of himself. They are mysterious, somewhat exotic creatures whose passionate intensity cut them off from others. They consider themselves superior to others and are often aloof. They don't care for the regulations society imposes upon them.

We call this type of character the 'Byronic Hero' (an anti-hero, but a hero nonetheless)

Write down three things that you expect from a hero.

e.g. They should be brave

Recognise him in someone else?

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