How does Jane travel to Thornfield Hall?
She takes a coach and then a gig (small carriage) for the final leg of the journey.
What are Jane’s first impressions of the town and manor house?
The town is quiet and the manor house
Who is the first servant Jane meets and what is her position?
Mrs. Fairfax
What is Jane’s position at Thornfield Hall?
She is the governess to a young French girl.
Who is Jane’s pupil and what is she like?
Adèle Varens, a cheerful, lively, but rather spoiled French girl about seven or eight years old.
Who is the owner of Thornfield Hall?
Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester, who is frequently absent from the hall.
What are the conditions of Jane’s room and the atmosphere of the manor?
Her room is comfortable and pleasant; the manor is peaceful and orderly.
What does Jane notice about the third story of Thornfield Hall?
It is closed off and silent, and she hears a strange, low, continuous laugh coming from it.
Who is the attendant who looks after the closed-off wing of the house?
Grace Poole, a heavy-set, reserved woman whom Jane finds rather peculiar.
What explanation does Mrs. Fairfax give for the strange laugh?
She attributes it to Grace Poole saying she sometimes gets lonely and has a “peculiar laugh.”
What is Jane’s initial feeling about the job and her new life?
She finds it comfortable and quiet but soon begins to feel restless and isolated again.
What does Jane do in her spare time to alleviate her restlessness?
She spends her time drawing pictures of scenes and emotions from her imagination.
Why does Mrs. Fairfax tell Jane that Mr. Rochester is not generally liked by his employees?
Because he is “eccentric” and often “abrupt and changeful” in his temper.
Jane decides that she must change her mindset to be content. What does she resolve?
To value her freedom and be content with her respectable position.
What does Jane often do to escape the walls of the hall?
She often walks out alone on the grounds, dreaming of the larger world beyond.
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