A.I.

Julina Corona

Mrs. Bosch

AP English 12

31 August 2007

Annotating and Inferring

Pgs 9-22

1Annotating: -She feels humbled by her physical inferiority to Eliza John and Georgiana

- Me, she had dispensed from joining the group

- “Bad animal” John calls Jane and then hits her and makes her bleed and all Jane did was hide behind the curtains and read a book

Inferring: At first I thought Jane was overweight when I read that she was physically inferior to others on the first page when she mentions they went out for a walk, but now I understand she always felt inferior to them because she is constantly reminded she is worthless and being physically inferior is not such a sad issue when compared to complete personnel inferiority. I also didn’t like the fact that she is excluded from the family because she isn’t a “pleasant child.” Who says that to a child? Why does Mrs. Reads do that?

Pgs 22-36

2Annotating: -She resits John’s blows and gets punished in the Red Room

- Her uncle died in that room and any one seldom enters it but yet Jane gets locked up a second time after pleading Mrs. Reads to pardon her

- After shock Mr. Lloyd gives her a feeling of protection and security

Inferring: It is sad that Jane has to hide from the people she lives with to prevent beatings. I was angered by the fact that John treated Jane badly and no one seemed too cared. It was really unjust when Jane got punished for resisting John’s cruel beatings. I don’t understand why Jane was looked up in a room no one dared to enter when she was only a child. I wonder why Mrs. Reads treats her so badly (for John is a boy and the servants had to obey their boss). Is Mrs. Reads jealous of her for some unknown reason?

Pgs 37-51

3Annotating: -The song that Bessie sings to Jane

- does Jane say Bessie divines the morbid suffering to which she is prey

- Bessie intervenes between the conversation of Lloyd and Jane

- Jane doesn’t want to live with a poor family even if they treat her kindly

- Servants talk a lot about Georgiana’s beauty and compare her with Jane

- Mrs. Reads says she is a liar; Mr. Brocklehurst reprimands her (Childs Guide)

Inferring: It seems like Bessie sings the song to give Jane a sense of hope or protection, since the song is about God being by her side, however Jane feels like Bessie is worshiping Jane’s suffering but why? Probably because she expects everyone’s actions to always be antagonistic. The only thing that she truly loves is her doll; a person feels a necessity to give as much love as the need to receive and her doll is the only thing she can give all her love with out fear of being rejected. The servants degrade Jane by comparing her physical beauty to Georgiana. It seems like they’ve grown a habit to turn everything against her.

Pgs52-66

4Annotating: -Stood up to Mrs. Reads

- She loves her doll as if it were real

- likes Daniel, Genesis, Samuel, Exodus, Kings, Chronicles, Job and Jonah; dislikes Psalms

Inferring: She is finally expressing all her hatred to Mrs. Reads which shows some improvement. It shows she is not going to conform anymore. She first says that Lloyd had grey eyes but then says she thinks of them shrewd now and I noticed “grey eye” is mentioned a lot in this book. What can it symbolize? Does Mrs. Reads call Jane a liar so that people won’t believe her and to prevent any dismay incase she shares her experiences at Gateshead? Why doesn’t Jane like Psalms

Pgs 67-81

5Annotating: - eye of ice, that eye of hers (referring to Mrs. Reads)

- Mrs. Read starts rocking in her chair and gets upset after Jane tells her off

- After, she regrets disrespecting Mrs. Reads but doesn’t apologize

- Bessie agrees that Jane needs to be bolder and stronger

- Jane travels far and alone with men aboard, and Mrs. Reads doesn’t care

Inferring: There is a lot of comments on eyes in the novel. Why does Mrs. Reads react the way she did when Jane told her off? Was it that she couldn’t believe Jane was talking to her with such hatred or that she felt some sort of guilt and shame for the faults Jane was condemning her of? Why did Jane regret what she did; was it because she hurt Mrs. Reads or because she was afraid of the consequences? If Bessie treated Jane badly sometimes for being a bad mannered child and rebellious why does she say she needs to be bolder and that she is too weak and shy.

Pgs 82-96

6Annotating: -Babel clamor of tongues

- Jane is in awe by Miss Temple

- The phrase on the inscription of the stone

- Jane talks to a girl

Inferring: Bronte uses the Babel clamor of tongues to describe the scene of the girls talking. Why did she choose this word usage? Does this have any symbolic implications? It’s strange that Jane approached one of the girls before one of them did to her; it shows Jane’s courage and her voluntary act to fit in. Why does Miss Temple have better attire than everyone else? The phrase on the inscription connects to Mr. Brocklehurst’s expectations of the institute.

97-111

7Annotating: -All girls have lost one or both parents

- Burns doesn’t find excuses for her reprimands even if there exists justifiable excuses

- The teacher beats Burns and she shows no emotions

- Noise made Jane feel free and happy to be away from home

- Burns says to conform with mistreatments

Inferring: Mr. Brocklehurst and another ask Jane about her parents. Why did they, if at the institution all or most are orphans? Also some teachers can be harsh at that school; I thought it was a Christian institution. It’s very weird that Jane feels more comfort when there is noise, I think this Institution gives a deeper sense of freedom. I didn’t like Burns’ character at first because she seemed like a conformist (opposite to a heroine) because she didn’t resist to unjust treatment to add on, she actually thought it was just punishment.

Pgs 112-126

8Annotating: -Burns says she has lots of faults and because she is clumsy, forgets, and day dreams

- Jane believes Burns is very good and should never be punished

- Jane thinks to stop an evil person from doing wrong it is necessary to strike back harder

- Burns says only savages do that not civilized people

Inferring: At first I thought the institution made Burns very humble (and that she was extremely insane) but then I realized that it wasn’t the institution it was her own doctrine. She was a Christian and believed in letting all evil be done to you without resisting because if you try to resist you will only cause more violence. Jane believes Burns shouldn’t be punished because she is a good girl but Burns tells Jane she has many faults At first I agreed with Jane that Burns should resist but after hearing Burns perspective I thought Jane was immature.

Pgs 127-156

9Annotating: -Miss Temple is not afraid to go against Mr. Brocklehurst’s wishes

-Brocklehurst said that the “Evil One” had found a servant in Jane

- he says the cure for her madness and evil is isolation, humiliation, and physical punishment

-“prayers to Brahma” and “kneel to Juggernaut”

- compares Jane with Jews and the Institution with Bethesda

-“don’t let water stagnate around her” to superintendent from Mr. Rocklehurst

-Burns compared to an angel; “untidy badge” on her arm

-Jane’s expectations of what to obtain at the Institution are stated

Inferring: Miss Temple is a strong individual she is not intimidated by Mr. Rocklehurst. I admire that of her. There is no good purpose in informing the members of the institution incorrect and cruel things about Jane. No one benefits from this. Also if this guy truly believes Jane is a bad child why would he order people to isolate her? Shouldn’t they be helping her and how could they do this if they avoid her presence? However, he makes it very clear that everyone should punish her physically to save her soul, something I really don’t understand, because how does torture help the soul.

157-171

10Annotating: -Miss Temple didn’t punish Jane

-Instead she and Helen were invited to go eat with her

- Miss Temple has some sort of deep interest towards Helen

-it was winter and many people were getting sick

-the bigger girls would take the younger one’s food including Jane

Inferring: I was surprised that Miss Temple didn’t punish Jane. With her luck I thought she was going to have it. I also thought Miss Temple would punish Jane from fear of Mr. Brocklehurst and from fear that the other teachers might say something if she didn’t. I felt bad for the poor girls living in bad inhabitable homes, unable sometimes to shower because the water would freeze. I thought it was really nice of Miss Temple to invite Jane to eat in her room. Miss Temple showed a unique interest towards Helen, even Jane noticed it. I wonder if its because she is getting really sick. However, there is something more; its as if she knew something about Helen that neither Jane nor the reader knows. Why if the girls are getting sick from lack of food doesn’t Mr. Brocklehurst give more financial support to the institution?

Pgs 172-186

11Annotating: -Spring

-Jane doesn’t see Helen for a long time

- the children run free

Inferring: There was a big change when the whether changed from winter to spring. During winter every one kept themselves in the institution because it was freezing outside, but in the spring all the children are neglected and they become more free and dependent. I was angry at Jane at first because she never spoke about Helen again for a long time and I thought she had already forgotten her and replaced her. It was so weird that the children got to do whatever they wanted and run off into the forest without supervision and approval. No adult paid much attention to the healthy kids. I wonder why they totally neglected them. Was there really that many sick kids inside that the kids outside were forgotten. After many weeks, I think even months.

Pgs 187-216

12Annotating:

-they don’t want Jane to see Helen

-Helen doesn’t fear death

-Jane gets to Helen regardless of the consequences

-Helen dies while Jane slept with her for the last time

-Helen didn’t fear death

Inferring: When Jane saw the doctor, the first thing that came to my mind was Helen. I didn’t like the fact that they weren’t allowing visitors for the sick because how is some one suppose to heal if they are isolated form all humanity, but I understood that it was probably because they were afraid the healthy would get sick if they spent to much time with the sick.

Even though Jane was told she couldn’t see Helen, she didn’t resist her need to say goodbye. It was as if Jane knew Helen would soon leave this world forever and she had to say farewell. I then realized that Jane truly cared about Helen she didn’t care if she got punished (she used to fear this lot) she went on a quest to look for Helen. When Jane and Helen finally were together the air felt peculiar. It had been a long time. Helen was strong, even though she was dying. She didn’t fear her death and she asked Jane to be strong as well. I thought it was beautiful when she assured her they would be together again in Heaven.

217-246

13Annotating: -after deaths people were outraged

-things got better at Thornfield after Helen dies

-autonomy

-Jane becomes very successful at everything she always wanted to be

-She graduates as a student, becomes 18 and becomes a teacher

-Miss Temple gets married

-Bessie visits her( It was unexpected)

“Gentle enough as… I ever expected from you”

Inferring: Why does everything have to be better after Helen dies why couldn’t she be stronger and survive the last harsh year? Maybe, she had already experienced harsh winters before and it added up. Now that the deaths scandal ended everything became like nothing had ever occurred and people continued on. I thought that after she became a certain age she would leave Lowood. I wonder why she stays. Helen leaves the scene, and so does Miss Temple, now that she gets married. Things at Thornfield changed and are not the same as they used to be. Bessie pays an unexpected visit to Jane. Her visit was like a flashback to the past and it worked as a reminder that Jane’s past was real. It seems like Bronte doesn’t want the reader to forget about the past and think it’s all over. I didn’t like the fact that Jane still wasn’t admirable to Bessie. Bessie makes a comment saying that Jane is well enough and that’s all she expected from her. This angers me a little, but I think it was nice of her to visit. Her visitation shoes that Bessie cares for Jane.

Pgs 247-261

14Annotating: -Jane lives in autonomy

-she can’t sleep at night

-she wants to have new experiences

-she figures it out on her own (how to get a new job)

-she takes her chances

-she sits alone, its late at night

Inferring: After the people that were close to Jane left, the atmosphere around her was in autonomy. But sufficient is not enough for Jane, she believes there is more out there for her beyond her boundaries. I think that this is why Jane can’t sleep at night. Her restless soul is on the search for more. I also realized how independent Jane is when she begins the changes in her life all by herself with nobody’s help. Also, I realized how lonely Jane truly was when she didn’t have anywhere to go to because she didn’t know any one other than the Reeds. I think Jane is a very independent person. I like the fact that she is eager for change and she is willing to take any chances.

Pgs 277-291

15Annotating: -Jane’s journey to Thornfield was very long

- she relates this period of her life to a play on stage

- no one is at the cabin to receive her

- Ms. Fairfax treats Jane too kindly

- She shows her to her room soon after the introduction

Inferring: I expected the journey to be a lot shorter. I think the long trip created suspense and it was necessary because it allowed Jane time to reflect. I was very excited when Jane arrived at her destination, especially as she relates it to a play on a stage. This metaphor marks this as a new beginning. However, I was upset that no one was there to receive her. I thought to myself after that long trip for no one to be there, Jane must have been very nervous. What if she had brought her hopes up to quickly and it was all for nothing. Finally, some one comes for her and takes her to her new home. The way her employer treated her was so weird. She was very kind to her, something which odd in a Victorian society. The introduction to Jane from Ms. Fairfax was really short and then she took her to Jane’s room. I wanted to now more about Thornfield Hall and its people right away.

Pgs 292-306

16Annotating: -Jane finds out who the owner of Thornfield is

-Jane meets her pupil

-Adele is quite a child

Inferring: All along Jane and I believed that Mr. Fairfax was the head of Thornfield but it turns out to be a single man, Mr. Rochester. The novel, but really Ms. Fairfax, doesn’t introduce us very well with this figure. All I know is that he is gone most of the time and he shows up unexpectedly. I want to know more about this character. Later, Jane finally meets her young pupil. Adele is a very open child, not at all shy. I thought she was very unique. She is very talkative and she sits on Jane’s lap and sings. Jane doesn’t say much about her and I wonder why? To me she seemed like the most adorable child.

Pgs 307-321

17Annotating: -Jane hears an odd laughter

-Mr. Rochester leaves her some books

-Who is Mr. Rochester

Inferring: Jane hears some peculiar laughter on the third floor, when Ms. Fairfax was showing her around. When Jane asked who did that, Ms. Fairfax told her it was Grace, a servant. I think this is a very weird thing to be added to a novel. Bronte had to mean something by it. Maybe the servant will play an important role in the novel. I don’t know what to think about the fact that Mr. Rochester left certain books unlocked in the library for Jane. Did he leave simple books because he thinks that’s all Jane is capable of teaching or is it because he understands that they are just in the beginning right now and they need to start with simple books for Adele. I wonder what he expects of the governess, Jane.

Pgs 322-336

18Annotating: -Jane is revealing some deep inner feelings about gender

- The feelings she share are bold for the society she is part of and for her era

-she also reveals that she is hungry for more experience and acquaintances in life

Inferring: Never until this point had Jane shared with the reader such an honest confession or revelation. She expresses her deepest most hidden desires that women in from her time period kept discrete. Most women lived in denial or didn’t even know they had such feelings and desires. Her thoughts almost seem like propaganda for feminist reform. However, it’s not so direct. She seems to be talking about men and women being equals in soul, feelings, and desires. She made no comment about equals in money, prestige nor authorization.

Pgs 337-351

19Annotating -she goes out alone to look at the moonlight

-a horse arrives at night and reminds her of the spirit Gytrash

-the uncanny moment stops and she helps him get up when he falls

-the same creepy dog is inside Thornfield

-the man was Rochester

Inferring: Later Jane wonders off on her own at night to walk through natures habitat. It’s uncommon for her to do this because most women would be afraid. She also brings up a ghost and it adds suspense to the scene. The man on the horse seemed a little weird. It is a lot weirder when the reader learns that it is Rochester. He makes quite an entrance into the novel. It’s odd to have the character we have been waiting for arrive like nothing so unexpected and sudden.

Pgs 352-366

20Annotating: -Rochester is always busy

-he treats Jane in an indifferent manner

-he seems impressed by her paintings

-Mr. Rochester begins to feel trust towards Jane

-Mr. Rochester’s room is set on fire and Jane safes him

Inferring: I want to learn more about Mr. Rochester’s character, but Jane the narrator, hasn’t spent time with him yet. At least he should have introduced himself. When they finally do meet he treats Jane in an abrupt manner. If were to be treated that way on my first introduction to my employer I would feel so uncomfortable and upset. It seemed like he wanted to make her inferior through his rude comments. However, he was impressed by her paintings. It seemed very strange the way their conversation started shaping up in such a way that Mr. Rochester began to feel comfort towards Jane. He even told her about his personal affairs. That night Mr. Rochester’s room is set on fire by some one. When Jane safes him he asks her about a laughter. Is Grace Pool guilty of this incident? What is her role in Thornfield? Why doesn’t Mr. Rochester fire her?

Pgs 367-381

Annotating: -Jane is upset because she thinks Rochester is going to be gone for a long time

-Mr. Rochester arrives with Blanche and other people

-Jane is upset

-there is a gypsy at Thornfield

-Blanche is upset

Inferring: Does Jane have a crush on Mr. Rochester? It’s weird that all the males (except Mr. Lloyd) in the novel before Rochester were extremely disliked by Jane and vice versa. I also find it strange that Mr. Rochester brought visitors with him to Thornfield. I thought he was a serious man that enjoyed solitude. Jane is upset when she sees Blanche and Rochester spending time (its obvious she likes him). Why is there a gypsy at Thornfield; this is so out of place and weird. It’s like totally against what has been going on in the novel, for example religion.

Pgs 382-396

22Annotating: -Jane goes in to see the gypsy too

-Mr. Mason’s arrival

-Mr. Rochester is the gypsy

-Some one cries out for help

-Mr. Mason is injured –Jane and Mr. Mason aren’t allowed to speak

-Jane and Rochester take a stroll in the orchard

-he asks for reassurance but doesn’t wait for a response

Inferring: I didn’t expect Jane would go see the gypsy because I think that only ignorant people do such thing. Before that though, I wondered what was up with Mr. Mason. His visit is so irrational to the story. Is he a friend of Rochester from the West Indies or does he have a deeper meaning in his character. Why is Rochester upset because he has arrived? Who injures Mr. Mason? Why doesn’t Rochester want Jane and Mason to speak to each other? He is probably trying to keep something from Jane or from Mason. There is a lot of mystery in Rochester’s life why is this? Why does he prefer to keep things to himself?

Pgs 397-411

23Annotating: -Jane has dreams about babies

-she says it’s a bad omen

-John Reed commits suicide

-Jane tries to help Georgiana and Eliza

-the letter from John Eyre

-Ms. Reed’s refusal to make peace with Jane

Inferring: Its odd for Jane to be dreaming about babies because she was really never around or influenced by them. Maybe she’s going to have children with Rochester, but then why is it a bad omen? Does the dream relate at all to John’s death? I think it’s nice of Jane to go back to Gateshead after all the bad memories she still has from when she lived there. Its also very nice of her that she tries to solve the hostility between Eliza and Georgiana, I wonder if they truly regret all the pain they caused Jane. I thought that since Ms. Reed was already in the verge of death she would at least try to redeem herself from all the pain she caused Jane, but even now she refuses to make peace with her. Well she must feel some kind of regret for she at least gave her the letter Mr. Eyre left Jane. Will Jane still be able to meet this character?

Pgs 412-426

24Annotating: -the carriage

-Jane misses Rochester

-they meet at the station

-sit under a chestnut tree

-he proposes and kiss

-the tree gets struck by lightening

Inferring: Does the carriage really mean Rochester will marry Blanche, why would he do that? He knows she only likes him for his money. That is so crazy that they meet at the station as Jane thinks about him. This gives a sense of destiny like if they were meant to be. Or maybe he was looking for her because he does seem concerned for her being long gone. Sitting under the chestnut tree is so romantic but then Rochester speaks of Jane leaving to Ireland. Why so far away? It seems like he is either bluffing or its his desire for her to be far away. After the go inside I think it’s so bold for Rochester to kiss Jane. He should have done it outside because now Ms. Fairfax is probably going to think wrong of Jane. That is so weird that the chestnut got struck by lightening there must be a deeper meaning to this. Maybe Jane is really not meant to be with Rochester.