Gateshead Hall

Question 1

“with its inscribed headstone”

Answer 1

“headstone” has connections to graves, funerals and death.
-reflects the cold and haunted nature of Gateshead
- the death of Uncle Reed

Question 2

“red…crimson…darkly polished old mahogany” - the Red Room

Answer 2

• deep shades of red; blood, fire, danger
• “darkly polished” ~ darkness, death, fear
• “mahogany” is a deep red wood ~ further connections to the name Red Room
• an unsafe feeling in that environment

Question 3

“seldom had a fire” - the Red Room

Answer 3

• “fire” can represent life ~ Uncle Reed died in the Red Room
• “fire” can also be reflective of Jane’s rage and passion ~ she rarely enters the room because she rarely has passionate outbursts

Question 4

“chill…silent…solemn” - the Red Room

Answer 4

• negative adjectives
• creates an eerie feeling
• the negativity and uncomfortable feelings associated with the history of the Red Room