The following announcements were made:
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Bring a Scantron
882-E and pencil to class
next week for the exam.
·
There is no
make-up test or substitute
exam. You have to be there for the test or lose those points. The door will not be locked on exam day, so if you're late just
arrive as soon as you can.
·
The exam will cover Jane
Eyre only and will be only
multiple choice: about 40 questions.
·
Review notes from class, passages you may have marked in the
book, and former blog questions and answers. The exam focuses principally on
what was discussed in class. Memorization of minor details is unnecessary.
· Bring the revised version of Essay 1 as well as the Draft version of Essay 2, following all directions in the syllabus..
- If you fail to submit Essay 2 on time, you may not be able to schedule a conference.
Here are questions related to the last part of the novel, which can be used to focus part of your studies. This is not homework, merely suggestions for what to think about in relation to the exam.
- What connections can you make between the incidents of the St John Rivers episode and events from earlier in the novel? That is, what characters, events, or situations get repeated/echoed in the last part of the book from earlier parts?
- In the St. John Rivers section, where do we still see signs of Jane being a product of child abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect? Cite a passage that shows it.
- What kinds of social commentary (complaints or suggestion about the way people or institutions are in her time) can be seen in the St. John Rivers chapters? Cite a passage.
- How EXACTLY are Diana and Mary Rivers portrayed as contrasts to the other stepsisters we've seen? Cite passages and facts to make your answer precise (don't just say they're nice).
- Do you see a call to embrace passion or a warning against it in the St. John chapters?
- What does the plot of Rosamund Oliver add to the story as far as developing St. John's character and Bronte's overall vision and arguments?
- Are there signs that St. John is not being honest when he says he desires no sexual life with Jane? Cite a passage that suggests so.
