Chapter 15 Flashcards
Adele and Celine, The fire
Who is Adele the daughter of and what did Rochester do for her?
“French opera-dancer, Celine Varens, towards whom he had once cherished what he called a ‘grande passion’” “I began the process of ruining myself in the received style, like any other spoony.”
What did Celine Varens do to Adele and how does Rochester view Adele?
“she abandoned her child and ran away to Italy… I acknowledged no natural claim on Adele’s part to be supported by me… for I am not her father” “It is the illegitimate offspring of a French-opera girl”
How does Jane view Rochester at this point?
“his presence in a room was more cheering than the brightest fire… he was proud, sardonic… moody too”
What does Jane hear?
“This was a demonic laugh - low, suppressed, and deep” “something gurgled and moaned”
What happens to Rochester’s bed?
“Tongues of flame darted round the bed… Mr Rochester lay stretched motionless, in deep sleep”
How does Rochester respond to Jane saving him?
“You have saved my life: I have pleasure in owing you so immense a debt” - quite feminine.
