Jane Eyre Chapters 15- 19

Jane Eyre Chapters 15-19

By: Hannah Pierce, Troy Tibbetts, and Alex Sallas

Chapter 16

Chapter 19

• Mr. Rochester took the blame for the fire. Why?
• Why do you think that Mr. Rochester did not fire Grace Poole the morning after the fire?
• Jane thinks that Grace Poole may have had feminine influence over Mr Rochester. Why would Jane think this?
• Jane's superstition: Believes Grace Poole may have control over Mr. Rochester.
• On pg. 136, why do you think Jane compares herself to Grace Poole?
• My may Mr. Rochester not want to Mary someone as young as Blanche?
• Why do you think Jane drew a picture of herself v.s Blanche Ingram?

• The gypsy tells Jane Eyre "You are cold, because you are alone" etc. What does she mean by this.
• What was Jane's goal and how did she plan on accomplishing it? Why do you think Jane set this as her goal?
• Why did Jane think the gypsy was Grace Poole?
• Why do you think Mr. Rochester wants to talk to Mason privately in the library?

Chapter 17

• Why do you think Jane chastises her emotions for Mr. Rochester?
• Why do you think Jane thinks about another job?
• There was a secret among the servants about what Grace Poole does. Why do you think Jane was purposely excluded from knowing?
• Why do you think Jane tries to avoid the ladies?
• Blanche Ingram laughs a lot, just as Grace Poole does. Is this a coincidence?
• Jane is attracted to Mr. Rochester, why?
• Who does the Ingram family remind you of and why?
• Why do you think Mr. Rochester wants Jane in the drawing room every evening, as long as his guests stay?
• On pg. 157, Mr. Rochester appears to want to say something sweet. Why do you think he stops himself?

Chapter 15

Chapter 18

• Blanche Ingram is mean to Jane, why do you suppose she is?
• Blanche Ingram shows hate toward Adele, what do you think Mr. Rochester thinks of this?
• Why do you think Jane pities Blanche?
• Why do you think Jane can't see how Blanche will make Mr. Rochester happy?
• Jane sees no faults in Mr. Rochester or she chooses to overlook them . Why do you suppose she does this?
• On pg. 163, Jane is consumed with Mr. Rochester and Blanche. Why?
• Why do you think that the Gypsy only wanted young/single ladies?
• Why does Jane perceive that Blanche had a bad prophecy?

• On pg. 125, after confessing his painful past, Rochester tells Jane, “Strange that I should choose you for the confidant of all this, young lady . . .” Explain why he would confide in her.
• How does Rochester’s treatment of Jane change after their conversation at the beginning of Chapter?
• On pg. 126 , Why do you think Mr. Rochester refers to Adele as an "it"?
• On pg. 127, Why do you think Jane identifies with Adele?
• On pg. 132, Jane uses imagery to describe her feelings. Explain the nature of the inner conflict that Jane is experiencing.
• Why do you think that Jane thinks that it was Grace Poole who was laughing at her door?