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Jane is adopted by Mr.Reed
We picked this event because this is where Jane is first introduced in the novel. The significance of this event is it acts as the introduction to the novel and it contriubtes to the plot because it intoduces all the characters at Gateshead. -
John bullies Jane
We picked this event because it shows how poor Jane was treated at Gateshead. This event is significant and contributes to the plot because of this event Jane is sent to the Red Room where she sees weird things. -
Jane is sent to Lowood
We picked this event because it is the start of something new for Jane. This event is significant because Jane is leaving Gateshead where she was mistreated to a school she knows nothing about. This contributes to the plot because it provides new experiences for Jane being at a school. -
Jane becomes a teacher at Lowood
We picked this event because with Jane being a teacher at the school it shows how intelligent she is. This is significant because it is Jane's first job and now she is in charge of teaching the students of Lowood. This is significant to the plot because Jane's job as a teacher helps lead her to her new job at Thornfield. -
Jane accepts a teaching job at Thornfield Hall
We chose this event because it again, is a new chapter in Jane's life. She begins a new job and gains new life experiences. This is significant and important to the plot because this job introduces Jane to Rochester which is a major character in the novel. -
Jane meets Rochester
We picked this event because this is the first time Jane meets her future husband. This is significant and important to the plot because this encounter leads to a relationship and major conflict between the two characters. -
Jane saves Rochester from a fire
We picked this event because Rochester, a main character, almost died. This is signifcant and important to the plot because if Rochester would have died, him and Jane would have never gotten married. -
Jane goes to care for the Reed's
We chose this event because it provides more to the background of Jane. It is significant because Jane learns about her parents and that her Uncle was looking for her. This is significant to the plot because Jane learns that she still has a living family member. -
Rochester proposes to Jane
We picked this because this is a new chapter for Jane's life once again. This event is significant because if everything worked out at first Jane would have then stayed at Thornfield. This contributed to the plot because at the ceremony, a man exposes that Rochester is still married. -
Jane learns about Rochesters other marriage with Bertha
We picked this event because it was a major plot twist. This was significant because this event caused Jane to stick to her morals and not marry Rochester. This was important to the plot because after this Jane decides to leave Thornfield. -
Jane runs away from Thorfield and is taken in by Saint John
We picked this because Jane has a near death experience when she runs away. This is significant because Jane leaves Thornfield saying goodbye to Rochester for forever. This contributes to the plot because now Jane is introduced to Saint John and his sisters. -
Jane Eyre inherets her uncles fortune and splits it with her cousins
We chose this event because the death of Jane's uncle gave Jane a lot of money. This is signifcant because after her uncle's death Saint John explains to her that they are cousins This is significant to the plot because Jane then splits her inheritance with her cousins and now Jane has money to do what she wants. -
St. John propeses to Jane
We chose this event because this is Jane's second proposal. This is significant because if Jane's says yes and marries to Saint John she will go to India with him and never see Rochester again. This is important to the plot because she says no and decides to go back to find Rochester instead. -
Jane returns to Thornfield and finds it in ruins, burned down by Bertha
We chose this event because this is when Rochester is seriously injured. This is significant because Rochester in the fire goes blind and loses a hand so he is no longer able to live by himself. This contributes to the plot because Jane learns where he is staying and goes to his new location. -
Jane finds Rochester at his new house
We picked this event because this is one of the closing scenes of the book. This is significant because Jane find Rochester at his new house and then they officially get married this time. This contributes to the plot because Jane and Rochester have a son and live with each other the rest of their lives.
