Monthly Archives: February 2013

Discussion Questions The Sheik CHs 5 – 7

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1.    “For the first time since she had shaken off Gaston she began to think seriously. What she had done was madness. She had no food for herself or her horse, no water, and Heaven alone knew where the … Continue reading →

Posted in Character Analysis, E. M. Hull, Figure of Speech, metaphor, Mood, Recognition, relationships, The Sheik | 3 Comments

Discussion Questions The Sheik CHs 1 – 4

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. “By contrast the girl at his side appeared vividly alive. She was only of medium height and very slender, standing erect with the easy, vigorous carriage of an athletic boy, her small head poised proudly” ( 9). How does … Continue reading →

Posted in E. M. Hull, Female Chastity, Gender, Rape, sex, The Meeting, The New Woman, The Sheik, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Discussion Questions Jane Eyre CHs 33 – 38

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. “One does not jump, and spring and shout hurrah! at hearing one has got a fortune; one begins to consider responsibilities and ponder business; on a base of steady satisfaction rise certain grave cares, and we contain ourselves, and brood … Continue reading →

Posted in Barrier, Character Analysis, Charlotte Bronte, Feminism, Marriage, relationships, Religion | 3 Comments

Discussion Questions Jane Eyre CHs 26 – 32

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. “In the deep shade, at the further end of the room, a figure ran backwards and forwards. What it was, whether beast or human being, one could not, at first sight, tell: it groveled, seemingly on all fours; it snatched … Continue reading →

Posted in Barrier, Character Analysis, Charlotte Bronte, Gender, Jane Eyre, metaphor, Mood, Point of Ritual Death | 4 Comments

Discussion Questions for Jane Eyre CHs 21-25

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. Jane was extremely happy that Rochester proposed to her, and yet she still felt uneasy about her upcoming marriage. Jane becomes discomforted when Rochester begins to spoil her with glorious things: “The more he bought me, the more my cheek … Continue reading →

Posted in Betrothal, Character Analysis, Class and Rank, Jane Eyre, Marriage, relationships, Weddings | 5 Comments

Discussion Questions for Jane Eyre CHs 16 – 20

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. In chapter 15, Mr. Rochester tells Jane the story of his dramatic past, and that he has a “wish to be a better man” (171). How does this story compare to Jane’s upbringing? How do these similarities reinforce the overarching … Continue reading →

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Discussion Questions for Jane Eyre CHs 11-15

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. Does Jane enjoy being a governess? Or did she use the occupation as a means to gain more freedom? Is there another reason she likes teaching? Is she willing to stay now that she knows Mrs. Fairfax is “a placid-tempered, … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlotte Bronte, Class and Rank, Jane Eyre, Social Status, The Meeting, Uncategorized | 4 Comments