Jane Eyre 114-148

In this section of the book we find that Jane finds it pleasant and comfortable at Thornfield. She finds that the girl she has to teach is quite intelligent but somewhat spoiled. Most of her time here is uneventful. However one night she sees a horse coming into Thornfield. This first reminds Jane of one of the stories that Bessy used to tell. The horse trips and its rider falls to the ground. Jane goes to help the man to his feet. She then goes inside to find out that the man she had helped was Mr. Rochester, the owner to Thornfield. The fall had sprained his ankle. The next day Mr. Rochester has tea with Jane and Adele. He is pretty sharp and serious when he talks to both of them. It is quite apparent that he really enjoys Jane's drawings. We also learn a little bit about Mr. Rochester's history. He was considered a family outcast. When his father died, Mr. Rochester's older brother inherited Thornnfield. His older brother eventually died 9 years ago. Since then Mr. Rochester has been the owner of Thornfield. During Mr. Rochester's first few days at Thornfield, Jane does not see much of him. One night while Mr. Rochester is drunk he calls Jane and Adele to his office. He gives Adele a present and starts talking to Jane. He asks Jane if she thinks he is handsome. She says no and then Mr. Rochester becomes angry and says their relationship is not just a formal work relationship. Adele mentions her mother and Jane is quite interested at this, but Rochester says that he will explain it to her on a different occasion.

So far Jane seems to be settling in Thornfield quite well. Compared to her previous live at Lowood or at her aunt's house, Jane is living a life of luxury. She has access to so many different things. She also makes a good first impression with Mr. Rochester. Perhaps they will have a stronger relationship.