Fishbowl 22-27 Topics Jane Eyre
Hon 9—Streitel
Name _______________________________
Chapter 22
1. Chapter 22 is short and ostensibly deals with Jane's return to Thornfield. What function might this chapter serve in
terms of the overall text? (Still provide evidence from this chapter to support your theory about the chapter’s
function—perhaps include a quote that connects via plot or character to your chosen function.)
2. What does Jane admit to Rochester here? How is her admission unusual?
Chapter 23
3. What deception had Rochester used regarding Blanche? Why did he use this deception?
4. How does Bronte use weather in this chapter? What symbolism is there in her use of the weather?
5. In Jane's impassioned speech beginning with "I tell you I must go,” there are elements of both Bessie and Helen
Burns. How do the philosophies of these two influential characters color Jane's words? Cite specific words/phrases
that Jane uses that connect to Bessie and/or Helen.
6. Jane’s reason for wanting to remain at Thornfield suggests everything Gateshead was not. Cite Jane’s reason and then
explain how it contrasts with Gateshead.
Chapter 24
7. What does Jane do in this chapter that is different from the expected behavior of most brides? What might a Victorian
audience have thought of Jane’s behavior?
Chapter 25
8. Describe Thornfield as Jane sees it in her dream. What symbolism might be present in this view?
Chapter 26
9. Jane reflects on the atmosphere of the day. Identify the atmosphere and explain why it seems unusual.
Chapter 27
10. What argument(s) does Rochester use to dissuade Jane? What argument(s) does Jane use in reply? Whose argument
seems stronger and why?
Fishbowl 22-27 Topics Jane Eyre
Hon 9—Streitel
Name _______________________________
Chapter 22
1. Chapter 22 is short and ostensibly deals with Jane's return to Thornfield. What function might this chapter serve in
terms of the overall text? (Still provide evidence from this chapter to support your theory about the chapter’s
function—perhaps include a quote that connects via plot or character to your chosen function.)
2. What does Jane admit to Rochester here? How is her admission unusual?
Chapter 23
3. What deception had Rochester used regarding Blanche? Why did he use this deception?
4. How does Bronte use weather in this chapter? What symbolism is there in her use of the weather?
5. In Jane's impassioned speech beginning with "I tell you I must go,” there are elements of both Bessie and Helen
Burns. How do the philosophies of these two influential characters color Jane's words? Cite specific words/phrases
that Jane uses that connect to Bessie and/or Helen.
6. Jane’s reason for wanting to remain at Thornfield suggests everything Gateshead was not. Cite Jane’s reason and then
explain how it contrasts with Gateshead.
Chapter 24
7. What does Jane do in this chapter that is different from the expected behavior of most brides? What might a Victorian
audience have thought of Jane’s behavior?
Chapter 25
8. Describe Thornfield as Jane sees it in her dream. What symbolism might be present in this view?
Chapter 26
9. Jane reflects on the atmosphere of the day. Identify the atmosphere and explain why it seems unusual.
Chapter 27
10. What argument(s) does Rochester use to dissuade Jane? What argument(s) does Jane use in reply? Whose argument
seems stronger and why?