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The last book I purchased and read, cover to cover, of course! is "Edward Rochester: Master of Thornfield Hall" by R. Q. Bell which is available for Kindle at Amazon. It is Rochester's story... and...

Jane's interaction with Rochester creates a repartee and although it's enigmatic to Jane, Rochester is actually describing his situation--although in very general terms. Gradually, she will begin to...

Obsessed with Jane Eyre, the novel, and most specifically with Edward Rochester. I have a collage of the novel hanging on my office wall. I have taught the novel to high school students, college...

Has anyone read this novel? I opened the book when it arrived and could not put it down. Being a long time fan of CB, and faithful fan of the novel Jane Eyre, I found the artistic license...

Your instructor evidently did not set up the novel for the students. It is written in three separate voices. The first is Christophine. And the language is pidgeon. Reading it aloud also helps. ...

Apologies!

It is probably pointless to post a reply to anything so dated--but because I am a JE fan, I would like to comment: Wuthering Heights, written by Emily Brontë, is hardly comparable to Jane Eyre,...

At one time, American colleges were a place to share ideas, discuss multiple perspectives, and explore concepts. For the past twenty years, most colleges and universities are filled with professors...

I was a LA teacher in secondary education for several years and I taught Much Ado About Nothing. It is perfect for high school students because of the parody Much Ado about Noting.

Is there anyone interested in discussion "Twice" by Christina Rossetti. I have always been partial to that poem, along with a few of John Donne's poems.

I believe she wrote in her letters to Ellen Nussey that her honeymoon in Ireland was a delightful surprise and she found marriage much more to her liking than originally expected. I have the book of...

Rochester has always bothered me. However attached I have been to this character, I have always wondered what you tell yourself to inspire you to do such a horrible trick on your beloved.

I did...

And if you read Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhyes, the characterization of Rochester is even more sinister. He marries Antoinette [middle name is Bertha] for her money and admittedly for her exotic...

This will be short as I am about to leave work for the weekend!
Gosh, you take my breath away!
I guess I meant to argue somewhat on Rochester's behalf; however, I still could never rationalize his...

Thank you for your reply!

I have to admit that I have studied the British Victorian period, culture, gentry, etc. a great deal which makes it somewhat easier for me to believe that the wealthy...

As a Byronic Hero archetype, without the handsome appearance (of course), Rochester is educated, worldly, and believes in his own moral code. There is a repartee about this early-on with Jane. He...

P.S. The scene in the garden at night... was strange because when Jane was talking, the camera was on Rochester.

I am not familiar with the 1995 adaptation. Most adaptations are limited because the novel is 38 chapters long and many choose to eliminate the St.John Rivers character or alter him into some...

Thank you so much for saying what I have always felt. When I was in Grad school, I kept hearing professors and other students going on about the infinite qualities of Wuthering Heights. I never saw...

I have read both novels and taught both novels, once--back to back. Wide Sargasso Sea must be taught after Jane Eyre, of course, and yes, it can provide an alternate view of Rochester. Before you...

I have not seen any data on the new adaptation that you mention. I happen to be a Hinds fan, although I did not particularly like his portrayal of Rochester. He actually sounded cruel at...

Again, apologies for answering a dated posting! I must actually credit P&P, the BBC A&E version, with my transition into classical music. I have always liked Mozart; after viewing this film and...

I know your posting is dated and I apologize ahead of time for continuing a thread that is over two years old. However, I found your comments incredibly poignant and relevant. I do not really think...

Brontë didn't give the specific names of the places because she wanted the novel to be fiction. As it was, Cowan Bridge school was easily recognized and their was plenty of sharp feelings over the...