Chapter 16 – Rochester goes away to Blanche Ingram

Question 1

I had more colour and more flesh […] because I had brighter hopes (pg 186)

Answer 1

How all women should be in society; portrays the benefits of independence for women

Question 2

meeting him in an argument without fear or uneasy constraint

Answer 2

This highlights Jane’s defiance, but also their equality despite gender

Question 3

Blanche, an accomplished lady of rank

Answer 3

Ironic; Jane is falling to society’s ideas of an accomplished woman. This excludes the idea that an accomplished women requires independence, intelligence etc.

Question 4

She and Mr Rochester sung a duet

Answer 4

Highlights the equality between those of the same class

Question 5

Ingram was certainly the queen

Answer 5

Above Jane, in regards to the hierarchy