Chapter Twenty-one
When Jane learns that John Reed had committed suicide, and that
Mrs. Reed, who is not well, wants to see her, she goes to Gateshead; she gives
an account of Eliza and Georgiana, who are no longer affable towards one
another. Her aunt, still full of
detestation toward Jane, makes known to her the three-year old letter from
Jane’s Uncle John explaining how he would like to adopt her and bestow his
fortune on her. Later, Mrs. Reed dies.
Chapter Twenty-two
Does Mr. Rochester
love Jane? Is he really going to marry
Blanche after all?
When Jane reaches Thornfield, Mr. Rochester is surprisingly
there to pleasantly receive her, although she had expected him to be away by
the time of her return. Mr. Rochester
wants to show Jane his new ride for “Mrs. Rochester,” again seeking her
approval; but is this new carriage really for Blanche?
Jane seeks any changes in his behavior, as he is almost to marry,
but what of it? Nothing.
Chapter Twenty-three
I knew it!
So Jane is pleasantly relishing a beautiful summer evening
alone in the garden until she spies Mr. Rochester, who also spies her, and he
calls her to himself; he tells her she must go to Ireland immediately, as he
has found her new employment following his marriage, which causes her to swell
full of emotions which she can no longer control or hide; and maybe Mr.
Rochester was testing her because after that exhibition he tells her that Blanche
is not for him, she is! He proposes to Jane, and when she finally
recognizes that he is earnest, which is not simple to do, she consents
wholeheartedly.
Chapter Twenty-four
Oh, no, Jane!
Jane feels no longer plain, for her love of Mr. Rochester
has enhanced her countenance; however, Mrs. Fairfax is reserved over the news
of this engagement between the governess and her Master. Also, Jane considers contacting her uncle in
regards to his wishes, in hopes that maybe an inheritance may equalize her to
Mr. Rochester in wealth and status, as well as give her an independence from
her husband-to-be; Jane claims he has become her whole world and her hope of
heaven and even an idol of worship.
Yikes!
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