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Despite having a deceiving quote on the back that lead me to believe this was going to be a horror story, the book was still really good. The beginning was especially interesting, however I still question the end: Why did St. John want to marry Jane? Was it solely because she was hard working? Maybe because St. John couldn't score Miss Oliver so he looked to Jane because he knew she's prone to consenting to ones will? OR could it be because he's about 30 years old and he's trying to... satisfy his biological needs? It could be something completely different, I don't know.
ReplyDelete-Lorenzo Lambert
When you mentioned that it was very much a feminist book I thought it was going to be cheesy and boring, but I absolutely loved this book! It's probably one of my top five favorites now. I loved how Bronte made Jane so relatable to so many different people, and I love how well she shaped Jane's character and morals by creating different people through out the book that contrasted her very well and how she ends up showing readers that people can still be amazing role models even if they've made mistakes or have flaws. The author just made so many great and memorable characters that there isn't one that I can justify hating! There are two things that I'm really interested in discussing. First, why does the topic of the supernatural reappear through out the novel? What was significant about Jane believing in ghosts? Was there any significance? And second, what was everyone's final opinion on Mrs. Reed, after she explained why she hated Jane so much? In all honesty though, I am super excited to discus this piece in class, whatever part/aspect of the book we talk about!
ReplyDelete~Breanna Bailey
I at first thought it was going to be as dark and emotional as the cover when you announced the book to us, I had no idea at all that it'd turn out to become one of my favorite books. I loved the whole plot of the story also the the romance and stereotypical damage that happens to Jane it was very interesting to know more about. I don't really have any misunderstanding about the book because it actually ended as great as I expected but I would just like to discuss our thoughts about the characters; personally Mr.Rochester was my favorite because I feel he had the best intentions throughout the book.
ReplyDelete-Evelynn Simmons
This book is now one of my favorites because of how it can still be relatable to me, even though it was published in 1847. But the thing I love most about this book is the outcast aspects of Jane, how she was an orphan and how she was independent enough to do what she thought was right even though society was bashing her down. What I got out of the book is that besides technology, nothing much has changed in this world, people still go through things that Jane, Mr. Rochester, Helen Burns etc.. went through. I'd like to discuss the effect of religion on Jane, because I noticed in the last chapters of the novel she would seek God's help to direct here in the right place, but what made her seek God's help all of a sudden? Overall I really like this book and the messages behind it.
ReplyDelete-Devante Titus
When you had first mentioned this book I had thoghout it was going to be boring, but I was wrong. The grammar of the book was challenging but was still understandable. I had actually liked the way the book had flowed. It had made me actually analyze further into the book. But what I didn't like about this book was that it dragged in some parts and didn't get into the point. I still question on the proposal between Jane and St. John and the relationship between Miss. Oliver ect.... My final thoughts on thus book is that it has become one of my favorite books. Jane is my favorite character because she is the most relatable. She shows a character that has met bad people and had such a hard life but as time went by things had gotten better and soon she saw the joy of life.
ReplyDelete-Alyssa Sotelo
Honestly, I truly enjoyed reading Jane Eyre. Originally I got my copy back in freshman year. Mrs. Brasgalla actually recommended it to me, but I stopped reading it. I didn't realize what I was missing out on. From this novel I got the cliche lesson of "love prevails"...and that lying about who you are is going to help you get twenty thousand pounds and help you find your family. What I wish to discuss about would be about Jane's experience at Lowood. Other than that this novel was very awesome.
ReplyDelete-Carmen Patricia "Patty" Arreola
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ReplyDeleteJane Eyre is interesting to me also, it has a lot of mystery behind the store that I would have not thought of. This book is interesting because it tells about Jane Eyre past first and how she has trouble trusting anyone. I got out of it, that even though someone can have trust issues it is okay to trust someone even if it is hard and that life will get better even if it is bad. I want to discuss the whole book because it is good. But, if I have to choose I would also want to know what happen to St.John when Jane left. For example, did he ever find someone else or did he find his first love and marry her instead? Or what happen to Jane Eyre teacher Ms. Temple after she got married I believe. Overall, again good book! -Bobbi Cordle
ReplyDeleteI can now say that Jane Éyre is currently my ultimate favorite book. Each chapter was enticing and the characters were all very intriguing. The feminism in the book, made me feel in awe for Jane. She strove to be independent and she was proud of it. What I obtained from the book, is that it's okay to be independent. Some women don't Ike the idea of being alone. Jane Éyre, did what was best for her. For example, when she left Mr. Rochester for her own good. She didn't succumb to his needs, so she left him because he lied to her. What I'd like to discuss in class, is asking the guys their opinion on how Jane Éyre acted towards Rochester. Is what she did senseless or intelligent, by leaving Mr. Rochester? Or was it right for her to have abandon him and then come back?
ReplyDelete-Ann Coltrane
I really enjoyed the novel, Jane Eyre was recommended to me by one of my freshman teachers but I never thought about reading it. Bronte made Eyre a very relatable character, the way she was outcasted and how her thoughts differed from most women of that time. Usually I don't read books, but this one I actually had no problem reading. I really didn't understand why St. John wanted to marry eyre, but other than that it was a pleasurable read.
ReplyDelete- Ciara Fields
I enjoyed the book for Jane's devotion to herself. The entire novel was her own journey of self discovery and complete ownership of her own faith. Jane's last name, Eyre, means "to travel" which perfectly fits her character because when Jane was unhappy, she would move away and adapt to new surroundings and her new life. Later, I was glad Jane decided to "leave" St. John to return to Mr. Rochester because throughout the novel she often thought of him and always knew that she truly loved him.
ReplyDeleteIn class, I think it would be interesting to discuss the female characters and what they represent- Jane is obviously independence and feminism, but a character like Miss Ingram who is coined conventionally beautiful, although rude and uninteresting- what is Bronte trying to express through these characters?
-Valerie Aspen Duran
It was an okay book, not the worse I've read been nonetheless it could be a drag to read at times because it didn't catch my attention since it was mostly just her problems and just basically her life story. If I want to know about someone's life I'll just watch a blog on YouTube or something. Nonetheless it had some good parts like when she first arrived at Lowood and how her only friend died and how she coped with her death. Could've been better, meh.
ReplyDelete-Christian Rodriguez
Although published in 1847 Jane Eyre was undoubtedly an interesting book, to me it held a strong resemblance to the classic stories of "The Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden" all at once, being that she was treated unfairly by "family" and/or others and that she was sent away to another place alone. While, in due time ended up befriending others. The grammar and different vocabulary used in the reading wasn't something you'd find in an average book. It was challenging, clever, and altogether wonderful. (at least i thought so, I'm a major logophilic) I definitely thought that i would grow to loathe this book being that you mentioned feminism was a major thing in this reading, I also thought i would be ending up reading a tragedy just by looking at the cover, but surprisingly I enjoyed it. (Just going to prove you truly cannot "judge a book by it's cover".)
ReplyDeleteI think something interesting to discuss with the class is what each character resembled or what meaning they held within the book or maybe possibly even to Bronte.
-Jordan Ocampo
Jane Eyre is now one my favorite books. I love how the author made Jane a relatable character. As the novel progressed, not knowing what is to come of the next chapter of Jane Eyre’s journey made me more interested in the novel. What I got out of the book was that not much has changed besides the technology aspect. People still go through the same situations that the characters in Jane Eyre went through. The novel overall was very good!.
ReplyDelete-Yesenia Escobar
In my opinion, I thought the book was one of the most terrible books I've ever read. No not really, the book was amazing! Aside from some unapproved events and details like how Rochester was left in a crippled state and how Brontë ends the books with words about St. John. But other than those small discrepancies the book was marvelous, from the vast beautiful descriptions to the sympathetic emotions that the characters feel. Things that would be awesome to dicuss in class would be, simply, how the novel made us feel, what we wished happened differently to the characters and story(hoping St. John would die in India) and why do we think that Brontë ends the novel in St. John Rivers words with such a religous root.
ReplyDeletePeople told me that this was a horrible book and that it would "ruin future English classics" but I strongly disagree with them. At first when I got the book, I judge the book by its cover so it didn't really seem to interest me. Then I began to read it and I was immediately hooked. I enjoyed how it was a simple, predictable story but at the same time it was dramatic and eventful making it interesting. I guess that's why I enjoyed it so much. What I still don't understand is was Mr. Rochester ever actually planning to marry Blanche Ingram? What if Jane never moved to Thornfield or became a governess would Rochester still have gotten together with Blanche Ingram? Or was it all part of the plan to get Jane jealous? Other than than I really enjoyed the book. :)
ReplyDelete- Savannah Ortivez
The novel was completly different from any book I read and at first seemed to be interesting but at some point became tedious. As I read more the less interest there was, I didnt love the book nor hate it, I just simply had to keep reading. The message I got from it was that even in the past people suffer from dissapointments and that everyone has there secrets, as well as that it is tuff leaving behind what one values the most for the beter of everyone. What was quite unclear in my opinion was after so many years why did Jane's aunt decided to communicate with her and ask to have a word.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Rodriguez
I liked the book I think its the only book I actually made it through the whole thing. It was really hard yo concentrate on it just because of the things on your mind because of summer so there's a lot of things I didn't really grasp. Other than that great book very different !
ReplyDelete-Lensie J. Wilson
I really enjoyed reading Jane Eyre. At first I had some struggle understanding the grammar, but when I kept reading it started getting easier. I had no idea this book was going to turn into what it did. My favorite character was Mr.Rochester I think his character changed the book, it gave it a better twist and his character was kind of funny to me he was so rude and abrupt. I would like to discuss why St. John wanted to marry Jane?
ReplyDelete-Kate Morales
I would have to say that I liked the book. I thought the use of imagery was very well done but it was a bit annoying. The plot was brilliant and i did call that Rochester and Jane would end up together, but like my brother, i did not like the book ending with St. John. I wouldn't mind disscussing anything in particular pertaining the book.
ReplyDelete-Isaiah Martinez
The book was not what I expected, to be honest, on the preview of it, I was expecting a mystery to happen, like, Jane discovering a family mystery or a ghost, which is ridiculous, but I liked the book. The beginning was intense, because I was not expecting there to be abuse towards Jane, and what surprised me the most, was how Jane did not become as twisted and malicious as the Reeds. It was sad though, when Jane was sent to boarding school for 8 years and no contact with anyone for a long time, until she went to visit them later on as the governess at Thornfield. Her romance with Mr. Rochester was expected, the mysterious man with the dark eyes is very inviting, especially with the curious, headstrong personality Jane has. The ending was not expected though, I mean, it was kind of evident that Mr. Rochester would not marry Miss. Blanche, and how he felt about Jane, but when Jane heard about the accident at Thornfield and went to look for Mr. Rochester and his tragedy, it was angsty-dark. I enjoyed the book, at first I was hooked, but then it got tediously long and not interesting, then I read the tediously long parts, and when it got to a good part, it was easier to get through them, especially at the end. The reading was not as bad anymore, and I liked how Jane and Mr. Rochester were, at the end, together with a child and married, but the character development of Jane and the understanding at the end when Mr. Rochester changed. It was not as tedious of a read, and it was a good start to the school year on reading for your class.
ReplyDeleteAna Cranfield
I thought it was a good book, at times it got boring but there was also intense parts that kept me interested. There was times I felt the book was cliché and other times there was a plot twist. I would like to discuss Mr. Rochester's wife and life. I didn't quite understand the situation. Also I would like to discuss St. John wanting to marry Jane. I felt that was an odd situation as well. I like how the book revealed Jane's past by connecting it to her future. For example, when she found out she had an uncle who was still alive that wanted to adopt her, happened to be the uncle of her new found cousins who took her in when no one else did.
ReplyDeleteVictoria Hernandez
After reading this book I actually found it to be one of my favorites. At the beginning of this blog/discussion I thought that the book was going to be boring but after giving it a chance I saw how much meaning it really had. Many people can relate to the things that Jane goes through on a day to day basis along with the hardships that she has faced. My favorite thing about the book is that it really intrigued me and kept me interested throughout the entire reading. The story behind it allows for me to connect but on a different level. No I haven't faced the troubles that she has but everyone faces their own battles and hardships and nobody is the same. Finding your way in life and doing whatever it takes to allow you to do that is truly great.
ReplyDelete-Isaac Combs
I generally don't like to read but this book was great once you got the hang of it. The hardest part was to catch on in the beginning. Jane was a good example of how some women have different challenges and how everyone is different people that can have different ideas of right and wrong. The love life was another part that was great yet confusing with the situation of St. John.
ReplyDelete-Ismael S
The book in my opinion was a really good book. It describe different women roles and what type of feminist role each women represent. The book was a little hard to read in the beginning but I soon got use to it as a progressed in the novel. As a final thought I'm glad we were given this book to read over the summer.
ReplyDelete-Anthony Sida
DeleteI did not love nor hate Jane Eyre, I found it in the middle, sort of mediocre. This is not based on the subject matter of book itself, as it is considered a great novel for a reason, but I found some of the grammar difficult to comprehend. That caused me to have to stop and look up the meaning of a word or ask someone, which ruined the flow of the book at times and caused it to drag. I enjoyed the beginning of the book more than the end, as I liked reading about how Jane overcame her abusive past and her time at Lowood. I understood who Jane was and was going to become, how she was an independent thinker and had strong principles. That would be what I took from this novel the most, how to just be who you are, do not let anyone change that. Be independent. I would like to discuss Jane’s relationship with Rochester and how the guys and girls differ or relate in this subject. I found it strange that Rochester was always describing Jane as an elf or a fairy.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book. I especially liked that it was about a girl character, who seemed most likely to fail in life, but ended up striving and finding happiness even through all her hardships. Jane was very strong. Therefore the book showed me that even if I'm going through tough times, I need to be optimistic and have hope that happiness can still find it's way into my life. I'm glad I got to read it this summer, especially since I'm going to be a senior, because the book provided me inspiration to keep moving forward with my life and to keep working hard despite hardships. Also, while answering blog questions I researched a little of Charlotte Bronte's life which was also very interesting..... plus it way better than any of the books Mr. Lopez had us read. :)
ReplyDelete-Dominique Lopez
I liked how Jane Eyre was mannered very detailed by the author. Which was good as it created a better relation from the reader to the main character, you could connect the characters within the story. Although it was a main female charcater, I felt I could take her place in first person as the most part of the story and felt like I was in her shoes, like when she first goes into Lowood I could picture myself as one of the students, and feel the bad experiences that Jane went through. I lost count of the many times I went to look up a word in the thesaurous and dictionary. The only thing that I probably want to discuss would be the fast forwards in which the author skipped to get to the interest in time.
ReplyDelete-Gustavo Pereda
The book was alright. I liked the way Bronte started the book off. It was interesting and the language wasn't too hard to understand. After Jane and Mr. Rochester got engaged, it seemed like the she dragged on her story which made it hard to keep reading. I liked the charater of Jane, she was interesting. Even from childhood she was a blunt independent person. I want to discuss the deal with Mr. Rochester's crazy wife. I didn't fully understand what was going on.
ReplyDeleteTameka Smith
The book was very interesting and exciting as well. I like how Bronte explained woman's roles and how Jane got through everything with her mean aunt and her spoiled cousins but Jane is very strong and it was really easy to understand but the thing I really want to discuss in class is how St.John wanted to marry Jane so much but this is the first book I really enjoyed and I don't really read books and I am so happy we got to read this book over the summer.
ReplyDeleteI didn't like the book that whole much, mostly because it was a long and dark fairy tale book. She becomes rich, marries Rochester, and has a beautiful child. What I did like about the book, though, was Mr. Rochester's wife. Not because she was crazy, but because she added interest to the book; midnight scares, her marriage ordeal, and burning the house down. Really made it more interesting than just another love story, kind of like the Wicked Witch of Jane Eyre's life. What I'd like to discuss is St. John. He was very religious but maybe St. John's part in the book was to show that religion isn't the only thing you need in life, which was a path Jane was going through in the beginning of the book.
ReplyDelete- Joshua Kelley -
At first when i saw the book and how big it was compared to "Into the wild", my favorite book last year, I was already having negative thoughts about how boring and long it would be. After a little procrastination and having to do the blogs, I gave it a chance and it turned out to be better than i thought despite being a female oriented book it had a lot of meaning behind it. I was pleased how Jane married Rochester because from the beginning i thought they would be good for each other but at the end St. John comes out of nowhere and wants to marry Jane? I thought that was very strange and i would like to discuss in class more about it as it threw me off completely. Does it mean anything? In my opinion, this was a great book and i give it three stars out of five.
ReplyDeleteMy first impression of this book was "great, more boring books to read". I honestly dreaded reading the first couple of chapters , and I had a very hard time trying to force myself to continue reading. But then reached the climax of the story and It had me wanting to continue. This book had unexpected situations, it has you feeling the mixed emotions of Jane. Over all I can say that, it wasn't as bad as what I expected I actually enjoyed it, I really need to start living by the quote, "Don't judge a book by its cover".
ReplyDeleteTo me this book was misleading, and you're probably wondering how? well at first when you came into class showing us the book and explaining to us that it was your first time reading it too, and how it had a twist to it, it made it sound far more interesting and the cover itself showed a sinister picture. but man was I wrong the book itself isn't bad or anything but its just that I'm not a big fan of books that have romance in them just not my preference. what I would like to discuss in class is why St jane wants to marry jane
ReplyDeleteJaime salas
When you showed the class the book, I was already dreading to have to read it. As I started reading the book, it turned out to be a good book. It was better than from what I expected. But its not a book that a would read again because I dont really like romantic books.
ReplyDeletesonia villegas
I didn't like this book at all. It was overly long and overly melodramatic at times. She also just happened to stumble into her long lost family's house by pure chance even though there are thousands of people in England she just chances upon her relatives house. I liked Mr.Rochesters wife because she was about the only interesting thing in the book. she was the crazy wife kept in the attic of a house that would burn a bed with people in it and sneak around at night and do her crazy thing like laughing in the hall while everyone is asleep. It would have just been another boring love story if she hadn't been there to save the day of the readers of this book. I also liked Jane's aunt who was like the wicked stepmother in Cinderella. she helped to start all of what Jane would become. without her here Jane would have just been another rich kid. i would like to go over St.John. he was very much like Jane in the religious aspect. they both thought that religion was all that was needed.
ReplyDelete-aaron pingo
Honestly, I did really like the book. I didn't expect to be fond of this book the way I did. When I heard I was going to read this book, I didn't really wanted to read it but once I started I started getting attached to it. What I got out of the book was how people weren't always fit into the society that was already established. I would like to discuss Jane Eyre's personality and character, I found her quite interesting and odd but interesting. I can't wait to discuss this book among my peers during class.
ReplyDeleteAdan Rivas
I feel like this is a trick question. Everyone who dislikes fails. I'm 99% positive.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, it was dull, long winded, like most older English books are. Much like the LoTR trilogy it was so difficult to simply read the beginning alone. I claim to love to read, but a book without a beginning that catches me is a book that I dread to read. Though the female characters showed what would seem like all aspects of a woman, the male characters seemed to show nothing but greed and envy and hate. The lack of a simple good quality in a man. All were domineering and shown in a bad light in some way or another.
Can we talk about how white males are not the enemies of the world in class. I promise I'll never own a slave or hit a girl or act like a huge jackass (donkey) and try to control another person in a relationship. If that takes us off this trail.
Nice response!
DeleteI don’t know why but before even opening the book I wasn’t expecting to like it because it just looked like something I would ever read. It turns out the book wasn’t the boring, never-ending novel I had originally expected. Jane was unlike any woman during that time which made her that much more interesting and so powerful. She was different and wanted to be someone for herself and did everything to get there, which I really admire. Her strength and passion proved many people wrong and illustrates the possibilities not only for her but in ways I can relate to today. The book really took me by surprise in how much I got into it. As far as something I would want to discuss in class, I’m interested in her less obvious motives for being this strong willed woman and taking a stand against the social norm during this time period.
ReplyDelete-Illiana Placencia
In all forms of honesty I did enjoy the book; it was exciting, at times, and a bit engaging. Yet from a male point of view I really didn’t connect with the feministic ideals of the book, and that made is less desirable in my opinion. What I took from this was a reminder of the struggle that women of that time had to endure, the form of solitude and standers bearing down on the female society. I would like to hear more of the feminine group and their take on how this empowered them and discus the decisions of Jane, not if they were right or wrong but, to see how each person would handle the situations placed in front of them. All in all this was a struggle of a read, yet a good start to the year.
ReplyDelete-Jack Touchstone
I didn't enjoy reading the book. It didn't interest me and completely lost me towards the end. The book had some interesting parts but then it would feel like it was going on about something that wasn't needed find romance very boring at times and this one wasn't any better. It disappointed the way it began and looked seemed like it would turn out to be an ok book.
ReplyDeleteDarrin Forrest
This book was really interesting to read. I became hooked within the first chapter. Personally I love romance in books so this was no horrible read for me. I enjoyed reading the character development in Jane Eyre and the struggles Jane overcame. In class I would like to discuss how others viewed Jane's actions throughout the novel and how my classmates felt while reading the book. I am glad this book was chosen for the summer assignment.
ReplyDeleteCeleste Molina
Jane Eyre sucks. The book is way too long for the unrealistic and predictable romance it focuses on. Probably the only decent parts were when Jane was on her own for the first time and when Rochester’s insane wife was creeping around, which was still pretty pointless, the story could have been written without the crazy lady but the book would be even more tedious. Had the book focused on Jane and how she would turn out alone in the world in the beginning maybe it would have been decent. Maybe I’d discuss the overbearing hate or dislike in some way for Jane from most of the characters or the worst part when Rochester dressed up as the gypsy. I thought it was a joke, maybe Jane was dreaming or I got a parody of Jane Eyre
ReplyDeleteThe book actually got me through my boring summer. It was enjoyable, although I would of changed a few parts. I loved how the religion aspect kind of tied everything together. Although its a very old book, it was relatable to modern problems and situations. Although I wouldn't have preferred a book, this isn't too bad.
ReplyDeleteI honestly really liked and enjoyed the book. Jane's character is so sweet, and so kind, i really liked how she moves on so easly from her past, and doesnt hold any hate, or resentment to the people who treated her past. What i learned from Jane is to always move foward in life, though bad, and good things may hapoen, i should always look for what makes me happy. I would like to discuss in class, why does the topic of the supernatural come out show much through out the novel. How and why does this affect the characters and theme of the story ? Looking foward to discussing the book in class, and reading more throughout the year!
ReplyDelete-Emily Sierra
I actually liked the book. It was very interesting to read and I could actually get into everything that was going on. The book touched on a lot of situations going on in society today and I felt like i could truly relate to all of them. I am looking forward to discussing the book in class.
ReplyDelete-Tyasia Priester
I honestly could say that I like the book when I got to the part of Jane's loving situation. At first it was interesting and all but before reading like I thought it will be a boring book such as the book The Adventures of Huck Finn. But as I go on reading it entertain me a lot. I must say that I still want to know, why was hard to divorce someone? I mean when Jane found out that Mr. Rochester is still marry to someone that is crazy and he was trying to get marry to her. I could say that this book could have the situations that a modern person could have in these days.
ReplyDelete-Daniela Galindo
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ReplyDeleteNot going to lie but I'm not really the reading type. It seemed horrible to read such big book in the summer and when I first began to read, it didn't really catch my attention but I kept reading in order to do the assignments. My feeling toward the book changed when Jane moved out of Lowood to become a governess. It began to interest me that Jane and Mr.Rochester had a thing going and the huge plot twist at the weeding after Jane found out about his other wife. My curiosity started getting the best of me that I wanted to know if she'll bump into some of her family after she left Thornfield. Surely there was and going back to Mr.Rochester after his accident and getting married afterward was the perfect ending. I would recommend this book to everybody that I know and i can now say it was a summer well spent. Truly loved the book and don't regret reading it.
ReplyDelete-Julia Martinez
I hated the book, it was super long and boring. I honestly thought i was never going to end this book since it was super long. I'm not going to lie that i thought it was interesting once the romance started between two different class groups. Their affection towards each other (Jane and Mr. Rochester) it was super romantic how they both desire to be together. Lastly, it wasn't what i expected but it did get me entertain in some parts of the book.
ReplyDelete-Ailyn Flores
I honestly hated the book, i hated the part where Jane is treated awful for her low standards in wealth and class. I expected more of women power coming out from her, even though she some how showed it by not backing off from Mr.Rochester knowing that society wouldn't accept two different classes together. From the whole book i think i just like when Jane finds kindness and sort of happiness from Adele and Mrs.Fairfax, and Mr.Rochester for giving her that feeling of love.
ReplyDelete-Jennifer Arreola
I am not really sure what I think of the book. There were times when I hated it and wanted to give up on reading it but then there were also parts that were quite interesting. I think the beginning of the book, where she is at the Reeds and also when she was at Lowood could have been a lot shorter. Those parts were dragged out a lot and I struggled continuing the book. Janes time at Thornfield was my favorite bit of the book. I enjoyed reading everything after that. I would like to discuss the book in class because I'm not sure I understand everything correctly.
ReplyDelete-Dominique Briddell
I admit that this book is not the type of novel I would normally read or that interests me at all, but I honestly really liked it. What I especially enjoyed was the love between Jane and Rochester because I love romance and happy endings in books. I was devastated when she left him after discovering his dark past, but I was so glad that she came back to him in the end. Although it is a lengthy book, I would recommend it to someone to read because Jane's life story is interesting, engaging, and inspiring. I admire her strong character because she always followed her heart and did whatever she felt she was destined to do despite having so many hardships and challenges in her life growing up. I would like to discuss her feelings more about why she chose to go back with Rochester ( I'm happy she did) and not marry St. John.
ReplyDeleteLoved it!
-Ashley Nunez
I really loved this book. It was a crazy emotional roller coaster from start to finish. Sometimes I found myself gripping the book and saying, "Oh my God!" because some of the characters and situations were so exasperating. I loved Jane and her goodness and infallible instincts. I'm glad that she followed her feelings and instincts and found happiness. Even though the language was a bit difficult and there was a lull sometimes in between the exciting bits, the ending was more than satisfactory. I'm glad that everything worked out for Jane in the end.
ReplyDelete-Cristina Rodriguez
I do like the story but to be honest I really didnt like it as a whole, it could be that it is just not my type of book and the language of it is a bit hard to understand. I am all for feminism and I support it a 100% because I believe women are strong and powerful and that is one thing loved about the book. I wish it was a bit modern. But it was alright, in class id like read more feminist books just modern. In class i would like to talk about the language of the book.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this book even though it wasn't what I expected. I thought this book was going to be about paranormal activities. This book had a lot of twist and turns which is why it was an easy read. Literally I got out of this book that you should never judge a book by its cover and amount of pages. I thought I would get bored of this book and find it dreadful just to pick it up and read but that never happened. I would like to discuss Mr. Rochester's first wife. Was she possessed? Overall I enjoyed the book and can't wait to discuss in class.
ReplyDelete- Matthew Foley
This book isnt the type of book I usually read and at first I was skeptical if i was going to like it, but I will admit this book had its moments that I did enjoy it. I enjoyed Jane's relationship with Mr. Rochester. I think that really spiced up the novel and when she left it him Ill admit I was a little upset but I understood he reasons. This book was a little lengthy but in the end I think it was worth the read.
ReplyDelete~ Joshua Ascencio
Jane Eyre is a character of immense purity of heart and of character, constantly betraying what is expected of her and surpassing the limits of 19th century society placed upon her. This novel has taught me personally a whole handful of words I've never even heard before which i think is very valuable. Such a portrayal of natural strength and superior justice have I never found in any other character of any novel I've ever read, making this absolutely one of my favorite books of all time.
ReplyDeleteThe book was not disappointing to me. I saw three versions of Jane Eyre a year ago, so I knew what we were reading. However, reading the book but seeing the movie beforehand, my views were the same. I believed it was alright. I thought Jane Eyre and the characters she interacted with were actually quite admirable by their distinct personalities and characteristics. What I got out of it was mostly of what I made of it, which was to take initiative as a woman and to never give up hope. Jane had such courage to leave her true love (after discovering his crazy wife), and to try to start anew. Yet, like most--but not all love stories--, she went back to him in the end.
ReplyDeleteWhat I'd like to discuss in class about the book was covered about her strength to leave Mr. Rochester after what had happened (hint: I'd leave him if he were blind.). Though, I wouldn't mind doing another discussion of something different. Thank you for a great read, Mrs. Lopez.
- Tehvanee Tuialu'ulu'u
Throughout the beginning of the novel, I was completely attached. Though, I lost some interest after Jane left Lowood, I continued to enjoy her experiences. Her strong character and independence really had me intrigued. I have a terrible soft spot for romance, so I was pretty content with this book. Otherwise, I honestly don’t think “Jane Eyre” would have kept my attention for long.
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ReplyDeleteI thought it was an acceptable book. I really enjoyed the dawn of the book when she was young and didn't have much. There were times where I would get bored of the book and it would buffer me from reading, and other times where I would get attached and would make me think that this book could be something, but then the buffer would repeat again. There were more times where I just didn't want to keep reading though.
ReplyDelete-Isaac Dominguez H.
I liked the book in the way Jane always longed for more in life. Her situation made me think of my state of mind and I tried putting my mental state in her place a few times. Jane is an amazing woman. I wonder the significance of Jane believing in ghosts and why Jane truly fell for Mr Rochester. Wss it truly him or just her want to experience love and learn his knowledge or if she wouldnt have been so isolated would she still love him? I liked this book for its difference in time period mentality and situations.
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DeleteThe book Jane Eyre was very interesting. Although there was certain areas of the book where it was just plain and boring, I still kind of liked the story. Like most love stories, the female character is weak, but not in this story. Jane can make her own decisions and pave her own future. Jane has learned the ways of self respect and the respect of others by leaving Mr. Rochester because he was married. We learn through the story is that Jane Eyre did not need these characters, but the characters need Jane Eyre.
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The novel Jane Eyre was surprisingly entertaining after the slow start that it has. Once she left the Reeds home I really got into it and her relationship with Mr. Rochester and his crazy wife was really entertaining, and the events after leading up to his and Jane's reunion were both heartbreaking and great. Most of my problems with the book are the writing style which I found a bit over detailed or pretentious in places, but mostly that's a result of the era it was written in so I can forgive that. Jane was a great character, and although I didn't agree with all of the decisions she made, I still related to her and her struggle to be more than someone stuck in a home forever and found her to be really fun and even sassy at times. Jane's longing for more in life is a relevant topic in any teenagers life, showing how this book is still relevant so many years after it's publication.
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My thoughts over the book were neutral. It wasn't so much bad or good, but it is a book I wouldn't read again in my spare time. It has a good story but takes a while to develop and the setting (to me) is one that I personally wouldn't care to make my own book from. and I didn't find as much entertainment from it because not much is going on. Its a story of a girl who is bold and creative and smart but lives in a boring world with unfair rules that she and everyone else has to abide by, and that is what makes this novel what it is to me. Although I don't find it anywhere as boring as the stranger.
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