Know me to be what I am – a cold, hard man.
Jane finally starts to understand St. John.
Read moreChapter XXXI
Diana Rivers had designated her brother “inexorable as death.” She had not exaggerated.
Jane reflects on her choices, and starts to see St. John’s struggles.
Read moreChapter XXX
Who is ambitious? I know I am: but how did you find that out?
Jane becomes acquainted with the Rivers, and (eventually) takes up a new vocation.
Read moreChapter XXIX
Not a tie links me to any living thing: not a claim do I possess to admittance under any roof in England.
Jane starts a new life, but remains burdened by the past.
Read moreChapter XXVIII
Why do I struggle to retain a valueless life?
This chapter is mainly about Jane searching for a new start (and new purpose to keep living).
Read moreChapter XXVII
I will hold to the principles received by me when I was sane, and not mad – as I am now.
All the red flags about Mr. Rochester come home to roost once Jane recognizes the necessity of leaving him.
Read moreChapter XXVI
Real affection, it seems, he could not have for me; it had only been fitful passion…
The truth finally comes out, and it’s heartbreaking on so many levels.
Read moreChapter XXV
You, sir, are the most phantom-like of all: you are a mere dream.
In which Jane expresses her (seemingly unfounded) doubts about the impending wedding.
Read moreChapter XXIV
I will not be your English Céline Varens.
It’s all well and good to have their feelings out in the open, but Jane’s still in a precarious position.
Read moreChapter XXIII
Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless?
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