1) If I was Jane, I would leave Rochester. I would not want to get involved with his whole situation. Whether she loves him or not, she should not want to be around that situation. Also, He is already married so there is no way they could become married.
2) I ended up liking the novel. I had heard from all of my friends that they disliked the novel compared to Catcher in the Rye. I was somewhat the opposite. I had a hard time reading at the start, but it really picked up. I liked reading once Jane was older and not a little girl anymore. The thing that didn't really work for me was that I had a hard time making connections. My life so far has been nothing like hers, and never will be like it. I wish there was more opportunities to make connections.
3) I believe this book should be taught in college literature. It teaches students how to read a book that might be read at the college level. It also shows how much reading people can expect in college. I think that students might not like reading it in high school, but will thank the class when they are prepared and read books like it in college! Keep the novel as a part of the curriculum!
Brett, I totally agree that it is hard to make connections in Jane Eyre. In Catcher in the Rye, there were some relatable situations for most people. (hopefully getting beat up by a prostitute and her pimp wasn't a common connection!) I think that we don't really connect with Jane Eyre as much because it was written so long ago. Catcher in the Rye is more of a modern classic so it's more easily relatable.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you, I think that our teachers should keep on teaching Jane Eyre. It is great preparation for college!