Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Stage 6

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Before Reading

pArt three, chApters 7 to 10 while reading

1 How . . .?3HETAUGHT!DÒLEFORSEVERALHOURSDURING the day, and talked to Mrs Fairfax in the evening. 2 Where . . .? From a room on the top floor, behind a small, black door. 3 What . . .? She met Mr Rochester, whose horse had slipped and fallen on the ice. 4 What . . .? He was of medium height; he had wide shoulders, a strong chest, and a dark face, with angry-looking eyes. 5 Why . . .? Because he had had a love-affair with her MOTHER #ÏLINE WHOCLAIMED!DÒLEWASHISCHILD ANDAFEWYEARSLATER#ÏLINEHADABANDONED!DÒLE 6 Who . . .? Grace Poole. 7 Where . . .? To a country house-party, about sixteen miles away. 8 How . . .? She told herself she was the biggest fool in the world, for imagining that a gentleman of family and wealth could love her, a plain little governess.

Before reading activities (page 106) Activity 1 before reading

Open answers. Activity 2 before reading

Encourage discussion. Some suggested answers: 1 Poor women with some education could teach in schools or as governesses, while uneducated women could only hope for work in the fields or in factories or shops. 2 Most women hoped to marry, and be maintained by their husband. 3 Many men were interested in finding a wife with some money of her own. A wife was usually expected to obey her husband, so it might be difficult for a poor girl of strong character to find a husband. Activity 3 before reading


Open answers. Do not tell students which guesses are right or wrong at this stage. In fact, 1, 5 and 6 are true.

1 He disguised himself as a gipsy, and pretended to tell her fortune. 2 He was attacked in the night, apparently by Grace Poole, and wounded in the shoulder, by a knife and by teeth. 3 She found that her cousins had changed a lot, but cared little for their mother, who was confused and ill. 4 Because her aunt told him that Jane had died of typhus fever at Lowood. 5 He murmured to himself that it was good Jane had no family to interfere, and that he didn’t care what people thought.

While Reading pArt one while reading

1 She disliked them, because they were taller and stronger than her, and they were loved and never scolded. 2 Because Jane’s uncle, Mr Reed, had died there nine years before. 3 She thought she saw her uncle’s ghost, and worked herself into a highly nervous and excitable state. 4 Dr Lloyd, because he realized Jane was not happy at Gateshead. 5 That Jane had a bad character, and was a liar.


1 Mrs Fairfax to Jane, about Jane’s marriage to Mr Rochester. 2 Mr Rochester to Jane, about the inhuman-looking woman who had appeared in Jane’s bedroom in the night and torn Jane’s wedding veil in two. 3 Mr Eyre’s lawyer to the priest in the church, saying that Mr Rochester could not marry Jane because he already had a wife. 4 Dick Mason to the priest, explaining that he has seen his sister Bertha, Mr Rochester’s wife, at Thornfield Hall. 5 Mr Rochester to the priest, the lawyer and Mr Mason, about the difference between Jane and Bertha Mason, and that they shouldn’t blame him for wanting Jane. 6 Mr Rochester to Jane, about his love for her. 7 Jane to Mr Rochester, about living with him as his mistress, not as his wife.

Before reADing pArt tWo

Open answers. Do not tell students if their guesses are right or wrong at this stage.

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pArt tWo while reading

1 T 2 F Miss Temple did not believe that Jane was a wicked child and a liar. / Mr Brocklehurst said . . . 3 T 4 F Mr Brocklehurst wanted the pupils to be modestly and plainly dressed / dressed in plain, simple clothes. Before reADing pArt three

Open answers. Do not tell students if their guesses are right or wrong at this stage.

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Activity 4 after reading

Open answers. Encourage students to make suggestions, and to give reasons for their opinions.

Acceptable answers to this cloze passage are any words that have an appropriate meaning and fit the grammar of the sentence. Students might like to check each other’s work and discuss alternative answers. Some suggested answers: I must write down what I feel, because my heart is close to breaking (bursting, overflowing, etc.), but there is nobody I can talk (turn) to. Nobody can understand what I’ve lost – my strange, magical spirit, worth much more to me than life. Will I ever hear Jane’s sweet voice again, or hold (take, caress, etc.) her little hand in mine? And now that my strength and sight have gone, how can I ever hope to marry (win, attract, etc.) her, even if I find her again? Why on earth should she, a healthy (sensible, lively, charming, etc.), intelligent girl, choose to spend her life caring for an old man like me? If she saw me, she could never really love me, as she did before (once). It’s true that Bertha’s death has released (freed) me, but for what? I am fated (destined, obliged, etc.) to live alone, with no pleasant companion at my side, and no gentle, loving (helping, tender, etc.) hand to guide me along life’s path. I am afraid! All around is darkness (loneliness, etc.) and despair, and I have absolutely nothing to look forward to, no slight hope (comfort, etc.) of any kind.

PArt four while reading

1 Hannah kept house for the Rivers family at Moor House. 2 When Jane arrived at Moor House, she gave her name as Jane Elliott. 3 Jane became very good friends with Diana and her sister Mary. 4 St John intended to be a missionary; he was in love with Rosamund Oliver, but knew she would not make a good wife for a missionary. 5 St John’s full name was St John Eyre Rivers, and his uncle was John Eyre of Madeira, so St John, Diana and Mary were Jane’s cousins. 6 One evening St John nearly persuaded Jane to marry him, but at that moment Jane heard the voice of Edward Rochester calling her. Before reADing PArt five

Open answers. Encourage speculation and discussion. Do not tell students whether their guesses are right or wrong yet. In fact, number 4 is what happens.

After Reading

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Before reADing PArt four


Open answers. Encourage discussion. Activity 1 after reading Activity 6 after reading

1 Mrs Fairfax 2 Blanche Ingram !DÒLE 4 Grace Poole 5 Mrs Rochester Activity 2 after reading

Open answers. Encourage students to give reasons for their views. Activity 3 after reading

4+2+10 7+3 11+6+9 14+13 1+8 5+12 Dear Emily, I have some news to tell you which I am sure will shock you, as it has shocked me. My employer, Mr Edward Rochester, intends to marry the governess, who has only been at Thornfield for six months! The young woman is pleasant enough, but how can a gentleman of such good family bring himself to marry a girl whose position is only a little better than a servant’s? Of course, she will never be accepted by Mr Edward’s friends and neighbours, so society will simply ignore her. And perhaps Mr Edward will take her abroad when he realizes how difficult life will be for him and his wife. Write as soon as you can, my dear, to tell me what you think of the news. With kind regards, Elsie Fairfax



My dear Jane, You tell me that you’re teaching at the new girls’ school at Morton. The girls must be quite difficult to teach, but I’m sure that you will make a success of this demanding post. You also say that St John Rivers, the vicar of Morton, has asked you to marry him, and go to India with him as a missionary. I hope you won’t mind my giving you a little helpful advice as an older woman and a friend, but I think you should give careful consideration to his proposal. He is a very good man, with a strong belief in God, and he would look after you and give you a worthwhile purpose in life. But he would expect strict obedience to his orders, which might be difficult for you, dear Jane! However, I am sure you will make the right decision in the end. With best wishes for your future, Anne Roberts, née Temple Activity 7 after reading

Free writing.

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Students can complete this conversation how they like. Suggested answers: St John: Diana, I am very sorry to hear that our cousin Jane has decided to marry Mr Edward Rochester. Diana: Oh, I’m not sorry, I’m glad! You know she has always loved him! St John: It is foolish to speak of love, Diana. A woman must listen to God, and marry the man He has chosen for her! Diana: But St John, I think they’ll be very happy together. St John: How can they be happy? Mr Rochester has done much wrong in the past, and Jane – well, I hoped for better things for her. Diana: Don’t be angry with Jane, St John. St John: I’m not angry with her, Diana, but I do disapprove most strongly of this intended marriage. Diana: I hope you’ll see them if they visit us, once they’re married. St John: No, Diana, I shall certainly refuse to see them if they come here. However, you and Mary may see them if you like. Diana: I think you’re a little jealous, St John, because you proposed to Jane yourself! St John: You are quite wrong, Diana, there is no question of jealousy. My proposal of marriage to Jane was for the service of God, not for my own selfish reasons. Diana: But perhaps you will never marry now? St John: You may be right, my dear sister. It seems unlikely that I shall find a suitable wife now. But you need not worry about me. My only ambition is to serve God, and I shall be happy doing that.


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