Chapter 23 – The proposal

Question 1

Rochester calls her ‘Janet’

Answer 1

Trying to mould her into upper-class

Question 2

‘jasmine, pink and rose’ , ‘skies so pure, suns so radiant’

Answer 2

Heavy romantic imagery and description

Question 3

• Despite the proposal, Jane still refers to him as ‘master’

- I summon you as my wife.’

Answer 3

The use of the imperative suggests that Rochester still holds significant power over Jane, despite them supposedly being equals

Question 4

I am a free human being with independent will

Answer 4

Again, Jane portrays her defiance here

Question 5

The orchard tree splits down the middle

Answer 5

This suggests that they are not supposed to be together or that they are still unequal