“There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. …the cold winter wind had brought with it clouds so somber, and a rain so penetrating, that further out-door exercise was now out of the question.”
Wind appears as a motif throughout Jane Eyre in order to establish a dismal setting that represents Jane’s destitute and deprived childhood. The description of the cold, somber winter is one of the first observations of the novel, and creates a dull and gloomy tone. Although young Jane sits inside, protected from the harsh winter winds, she stares outside to contemplate the dreary weather. She is just a young girl at the start of the novel, but her painful circumstances have matured her into a state of mind where she is able to realize how lackluster her existence is. When she reads books that depict all sorts of life elsewhere, she recognizes how monotonous her life is. The presence of the merciless stormy wind not only depicts the setting of the novel, but also characterizes the coldhearted life she has lived.
You have a really strong claim! Remember to incorporate quotations as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the verbs and descriptive words you have used. The way you infer back to Jane Eyre is well written. Try to incorporate the evidence in quotations as well, enhancung your analysis greatly !
ReplyDeleteI would agree with the other comment. For these things quotations are necessary. It will also be nice if the excerpt from the book was a little longer. Other than that it looks really good!
ReplyDeleteYou have great describing words, but also try to include quotes!
ReplyDeleteI love the description. Do not forget quotations though. Maybe if you pulled out a bigger piece you would have more options to choose from.
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting how you describe the girl and her life to the wind. A quote would definitely spark your Note though! Good work!
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