I am excited that the Read Along has begun
and I am reading Jane Eyre! This week’s
questions are brought to us by my read - along cohost Maria of A Night's Dream of Books.
Our questions, which I will answer
together; are as follows:
What do you know about this
novel
and its author?
Have you ever read it
before, or
is this your first reading?
Have you seen any of the TV
or movie versions?
Jane Eyre is one of the books that has been on
my radar for a very long time. Indeed this novel has been on my “lifetime
reading plan” for years. I have not previously read any of the works written by
the Bronte family but once again, I have wanted to do so for a long time.
My expectations for the work are grounded
on what I have heard and read from others. This book seems like a really
important and esteemed novel that is a must read for anyone interested in great
literature. In addition, based upon the movie version that I have seen, as well
as the opinions of others, my general expectation is that this is also darkly atmospheric
tale.
I have only seen the 1942 film
version staring Joan Fontain and Orson Wells. It has been a few years since I
have last viewed it, but I remember it being a really good film. I recall that Orson
Wells’s performance being extraordinary as he was perfectly cast. I hope to re
- watch it during the read along. If I do so I will try to put up an extra post
on it.
We will be reading Chapters 1 – 5 for
next week. Our questions, courtesy of Maria are below. Feel free to answer as
many or few as you want to. I can see how one may want to wander all six or as
little as one. I am the kind of blogger who might just take a single one and
write 2000 words it!
The novel opens on a very dreary, rainy November afternoon. How do
you think this contributes to the general mood of the first chapter?
What literary function do curtains and draperies have in the opening
chapters?
Mrs. Reed's cruelty would have been noticed and reported, had it taken
place in our contemporary society. What factors do you think might have
contributed to its tacit acceptance at the time?
Bessie's attitude toward Jane is inconsistent; at times, she's kind toward
the child, while at others, she scolds her unfairly. Why do you think she
acts this way?
Jane speaks more like an adult than a child, especially in the scene with
Mrs. Reed, after Brocklehurst leaves. Do you think this is because she's
a very
How did Bronte show hypocritical vs. true Christian behavior in the
characters of Mr. Brocklehurst and Miss Temple?
Please do not forget to use the below widget to
link your post so we all can read it.
Post & Reading Schedule
Week 1: Sept. 22nd
Reading: Chapters 1 - 5
Thoughts on Reading Jane Eyre
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
A Night's Dream of Books
Week 2: Sept. 29th
Reading: Chapters 6 -10
Discussion Questions: Chapters 1 - 5
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
Babbling Books
Week 3: Oct. 6th
Reading: Chapters 11 - 14
Discussion Questions: Chapters 6 - 10
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
A Night's Dream of Books
Week 4: Oct. 13th
Reading: Chapters 15 - 19
Discussion Questions: Chapters 11 - 14
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
Babbling Books
Week 5: Oct. 20th
Reading: Chapters 20 - 23
Discussion Questions: Chapters 15 - 19
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
A Night's Dream of Books
Week 6: Oct. 27th
Reading: Chapters 24 - 28
Discussion Questions: Chapters 20 - 23
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
Babbling Books
Week 7: Nov. 3rd
Reading: Chapters 29 - 33
Discussion Questions: Chapters 24 - 28
Discussion Question for Next Week:
A Night's Dream of Books
Week 8: Nov. 10th
Reading: Chapters 34 - 38
Discussion Questions: Chapters 29 - 33
Discussion Questions for Next Week:
Babbling Books
Week 9: Nov. 17th
Discussion Questions, Chapters 34 - 38
Week 9: Nov. 21st
Book Reviews Posted
