Fishbowl Topics Jane Eyre 17-21
Name ________________________
1. In chapter 16, Jane shows self-discipline when she paints portraits. Now in chapter 17, what does
she admit about herself?
2. (Ch. 18) How does Brontë describe the characters of the Ingram ladies successfully to the reader?
3. What three facts are revealed to the reader about Mr. Mason in ch. 18?
4. How does Brontë represent love as seen by the upper class?
5. Chapter 19 shows another change in the relationship between Rochester and Jane. Analyze this
new stage.
6. Re-read the section beginning with "Here is to your health, ministrant spirit!" until the end of the
chapter. What is the importance of this passage? (ch. 19)
7. When Jane cannot respond to Rochester’s hinting, his tone and attitude change immediately.
Provide evidence of this change, and explain what this change says about Rochester as a character.
8. In chapter 20, Jane is locked in a room for the second time. Compare/contrast her reactions in
these two instances.
9. Near the opening of chapter 21, we are treated to an example of what the Reed sisters have
become. How does Jane respond to their personalities? How does Jane compare and contrast
to/with them?
10. Describe the resolution of the relationship between Jane and Mrs. Reed. Is it different from what
you expected?
Fishbowl Topics Jane Eyre 17-21
Name ________________________
1. In chapter 16, Jane shows self-discipline when she paints portraits. Now in chapter 17, what does
she admit about herself?
2. (Ch. 18) How does Brontë describe the characters of the Ingram ladies successfully to the reader?
3. What three facts are revealed to the reader about Mr. Mason in ch. 18?
4. How does Brontë represent love as seen by the upper class?
5. Chapter 19 shows another change in the relationship between Rochester and Jane. Analyze this
new stage.
6. Re-read the section beginning with "Here is to your health, ministrant spirit!" until the end of the
chapter. What is the importance of this passage? (ch. 19)
7. When Jane cannot respond to Rochester’s hinting, his tone and attitude change immediately.
Provide evidence of this change, and explain what this change says about Rochester as a character.
8. In chapter 20, Jane is locked in a room for the second time. Compare/contrast her reactions in
these two instances.
9. Near the opening of chapter 21, we are treated to an example of what the Reed sisters have
become. How does Jane respond to their personalities? How does Jane compare and contrast
to/with them?
10. Describe the resolution of the relationship between Jane and Mrs. Reed. Is it different from what
you expected?