AS ENGLISH LITERATURE
JANE EYRE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ROCHESTER AND JANE – PHASES/EPISODES/COMMENTS
Below is a table that records the different phases of Jane and Rochester’s relationship. You should identify episodes from the novel that represent these different phases. You should also identify a key quotation and a comment about the quotation you’ve used.
Each phase of the relationship is significantly different from the previous phase. This variety helps keep the reader engaged and interested in the text. Each phase is dynamic and active. Rochester and Jane are contrasts to each other.
Each phase of the relationship is significantly different from the previous phase. This variety helps keep the reader engaged and interested in the text. Each phase is dynamic and active. Rochester and Jane are contrasts to each other.
PHASE NUMBER / REFERENCE
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PHASE
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COMMENT
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DEFINING EPISODE / QUOTATION
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Phase 1
Chapter 12 - 15
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From first meeting on the road to Hay to Jane rescuing Rochester from the fire
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This phase is characterised by a lively, intelligent, playful, frivolous relationship, a developing tension between them.
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Meeting on the road to Hay ch12
Meeting with Rochester evening ch13
Meeting in bedroom ch15
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Phrase 2
Chapter 16 – 23
(Vol 2 Ch 1 – 8)
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From Rochester’s visit to Blanche Ingram to the proposal and agreement to marry.
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This phase is characterised by Rochester’s absence, his indifference to Jane in company and an intimacy and seriousness when alone. Rochester hides his feelings for Jane and forces Jane to reveal her feelings using tricks.
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Phase 3
Chapter 24 – 26
(Vol 2 Ch 9 – 11)
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From next morning to wedding morning.
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This is characterised by courtship. Rochester attempts to mould Jane into the lady of Thonfield by buying expensive jewellery and clothes. Jane rejects these symbols of wealth and status. Signs of foreboding about the marriage.
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Phase 4
Chapter 27 – 37
(Vol 2 Ch 12 – Vol 3 Ch 11)
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From after the failed wedding to Jane’s arrival at Ferndean.
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This phase is characterised by the absence of Jane withdrawing herself from Rochester. Both characters undergo huge transformations. Rochester is disabled by the burning down of the Hall. Jane’s fortunes progress she discovers her family and becomes an independent woman of wealth.
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Phase 5
Chapter 37 – 38
(Vol 3 Ch 11 – 12 ?
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From Jane’s meeting with Rochester to the end of the novel.
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This phase is characterised by reunion and establishing a new relationship. Contains elements of play, intimacy, physical, equality, interdependent.
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