St John

Question 1

“for labour, not for love. A missionary’s wife you must - shall be. You shall be mine: I claim you - not for my pleasure, but for my Sovereign’s service.”

Answer 1

St. John makes this statement when he is attempting to convince Jane to marry him and become a missionary in India. St. John’s declaration that Jane is formed for “labour, not for love” emphasizes his belief that love and passion have no place in a moral life. St. John’s argument of ownership also highlights his view of Jane as a subservient companion, not a woman with independent thoughts. Although Jane approves of St. John’s morality, she is unwilling to sacrifice love to become the kind of woman that St. John wants her to be.

Question 2

FOIL to Rochester

Answer 2

Lack of emotional passion drove Janes retune to passionate Rochester

Only passion to serve God Jane not prepared for loveless marriage

Question 3

Rochester vs st j

Answer 3

St j = “ Cold hard man “ doesn’t enjoy Xmas
Contrast R who loves parties socialising
StJ = ice rock snow
R = eyes flashing / flaming

Question 4

Religious

Answer 4

Deny pleasures = will fade away
Love and serve god = eternal happiness and satisfaction
Tells J he felt ‘miserable’ before missionary only god made him truly happy

Question 5

19 C context

Answer 5

People believe Christianity only ‘true ‘ religion - seen as bible and right to try and convert

Question 6

Foil to Jane

Answer 6

St John says “ I am cold “
Jane says” I am not and fire dissolves ice “

Similiar morals / principles but contrasting personality