Love VS Autonomy Flashcards
(21 cards)
Q4: What quote demonstrates Jane’s resolve to leave Thornfield despite her love for Rochester?
A4: “Leave Thornfield at once.”
Analysis: This concise command reflects Jane’s immediate and unwavering decision to uphold her moral principles, choosing autonomy over a compromised relationship. 
Q2: Identify the quote where Jane prioritizes her self-respect over emotional attachment.
A2: “I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.”
Analysis: Here, Jane emphasizes her commitment to self-respect, even at the cost of isolation, highlighting her inner strength and moral resolve
Q5: How does Jane’s role as a governess contribute to the theme of autonomy?
A5: As a governess, Jane occupies a liminal social position, fostering her independence and self-reliance. This role necessitates personal strength and autonomy, reinforcing the novel’s exploration of a woman’s quest for self-determination.
Q6: In what way does Jane’s departure from Thornfield embody the conflict between love and autonomy?
A6: Jane’s decision to leave Thornfield, despite her profound love for Rochester, exemplifies her commitment to personal integrity and autonomy. She refuses to become his mistress, illustrating the novel’s central tension between emotional desire and moral independence.
Q7: How does Jane’s inheritance influence her autonomy?
A7: The inheritance provides Jane with financial independence, liberating her from societal constraints and enabling her to make choices based on personal values rather than economic necessity.
Q8: What is the significance of Jane’s reunion with Rochester at the novel’s end concerning autonomy?
A8: Their reunion occurs on equal footing—Jane is financially independent, and Rochester is physically impaired. This balance restores equality in their relationship, allowing Jane to choose love without sacrificing her autonomy.
Q9: How does Rochester’s initial proposal challenge Jane’s autonomy?.
A9: Rochester’s proposal, made while he is still legally married, places Jane in a morally compromising position. Accepting it would undermine her principles and autonomy, prompting her to leave Thornfield to preserve her self-respect.
Q10: What role does St. John Rivers play in highlighting Jane’s values regarding love and autonomy?
A10: St. John’s proposal of a loveless marriage for missionary work contrasts with Jane’s ideals. Her refusal emphasizes her belief that love must be genuine and that autonomy should not be sacrificed for duty alone.
Q11: How does the motif of the “Red Room” relate to Jane’s struggle for autonomy?
A11: The “Red Room” symbolizes Jane’s early experiences of oppression and her yearning for freedom. It serves as a recurring motif representing the societal and personal constraints she strives to overcome throughout the novel.
Q12: In what ways does Jane’s relationship with the Rivers family support her autonomy?
A12: The Rivers family offers Jane emotional support and a sense of belonging without imposing control, allowing her to develop her identity and make independent choices, reinforcing the theme of autonomy.
Q1. Quote that shows Jane’s honest, immediate attraction to Rochester despite his flaws:
“And was Mr. Rochester now ugly in my eyes? No, reader…”
A1. Jane defies societal expectations—her emotional response is sincere and unfiltered, signaling the beginning of a deep bond.
Q2. Quote that shows Jane’s realization of her love for Rochester:
From “And where is Mr. Rochester?” to “I must love him.”
A2. This progression captures Jane’s inner dialogue as she moves from confusion (“Where is he?”) to clear self-acknowledged love (“I must love him”).
Q3. Quote that shows Jane’s need for sacred solitude:
“I was shrined in double retirement.”
A3. The image of a “shrined” retreat emphasizes that solitude is both chosen and necessary for Jane’s self-development and inner strength.
Q5. Quote that shows Jane’s immediate decision to preserve her self-respect over staying with Rochester:
“But the answer my mind gave, –leave Thornfield at once,– was so prompt, so dread.”
A5. The abruptness (“prompt”) and pain (“dread”) in her mind’s command reveal that autonomy—and moral integrity—override her love.
Q6. Quote that shows Rochester’s emotional suffering and Jane’s resolve:
“What unutterable pathos was in his voice, how hard it was to reiterate firmly, I am going.”
A6. “Unutterable pathos” conveys his deep pain; Jane’s difficulty “to reiterate firmly” underscores her inner conflict, yet her firm repetition asserts her autonomy.
Q7. Question: In Chapter 27, how is Jane’s moral dilemma between love and autonomy dramatized?
A7. Jane forgives Rochester “on the spot,” yet recognizes that remaining would betray her values; this tension between immediate forgiveness and decisive departure dramatizes her commitment to self-respect.
Q8. Question: How does Jane’s time at Moor House complete her journey toward autonomy?
A8. There she gains financial independence (inheritance), forms equal friendships with the Rivers sisters, and cultivates self-reliance—preparing her to return to Rochester as an equal partner.
Q5. Quote that shows Jane’s immediate decision to uphold moral integrity over love:
“But the answer my mind gave, –leave Thornfield at once,– was so prompt, so dread.”
A5. “Prompt” reveals the decision’s instinctive nature; “dread” signals the emotional cost of choosing autonomy.
Q6. Quote that shows Rochester’s pain and Jane’s resolve in separation:
“What unutterable pathos was in his voice, how hard it was to reiterate firmly, I am going.”
A6. “Unutterable pathos” conveys his deep suffering; “firmly” underscores Jane’s willpower despite emotional struggle.
Q7. Quote that shows Jane’s immediate forgiveness yet recognition of compromise:
“Reader, I forgave him at the moment and on the spot.”
A7. Though she forgives, she knows that remaining would betray her self-respect—capturing the complexity of love vs. autonomy.
Q8. Question: How does Jane’s time at Moor House advance her autonomy?
A8. She gains financial independence (inheritance), builds equal friendships with the Rivers sisters, and exercises resourcefulness—solidifying her self-reliance.
