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Red room
Jane gets put in the red room because of the fight between her and John. This event is significant because it is the event that finally convinved Mrs. Reed that Jane needs to be somewhere else. This event contributes to the plot because it started a new chapter in Janes life. -
The day that Brocklehurst came
This day is important because Mrs. Reed scrutinized Jane and made her feel like she had bad character qualities. Fom this day on, Jane was looked at as a bad child. This followed Jane through her schooling at Lowood. She had to prove her self to everyone. -
Goes to Lowood
This event changed Janes life forever. At Lowood, Jane got to prove her character on her own. Mr. Brocklehurst made JAne stand on a stool infront of everyone, and her character was discriminated there.She was given the chance to get an education which was the most important thing to her. At Lowood, JAne had the oppurtunity to become her own person and not be constantly put down. -
Helen dies
Helen dies in Jane's arms. This is important because this was the first person in Janes life that she could ever really relate to. This is important to the plot because this changes Janes character. It makes her more open and willing to be around people. -
Jane goes to Thornfield
Jane is hired at Thornfield to be Adele's governess. She is starting here life after being at Lowood for eight years. She is happy to start something new and do what she loves, and that is teaching. At Thornfield, Jane meets someone that changes her life forever. -
Jane helps Mr. Rochester
Jane is sent to take the mail for something to do. She sees a man, whose horse gets spooked and he falls off and hurts himself. JAne, not even knowing who the man is, helps him. This proves Jane has good character because she didn't even know who it was. It also contributes to the plot because it makes Mr. Rochester curious enough to talk to JAne. Thhis starts the whole thing between them. -
Jane saves Mr. Rochester from a fire
Jane hears someone laughing and assumes it is just Grace Poole again. Something awakes Jane, and she wanders into the hall. She sees smoke coming from Mr. Rochester's room and goes to help him. This is important to the plot because it gets Mr. Rochester to respect Jane because she keeps saving his life. It also starts the feelings between them. -
Party when Mrs. Ingram comes
This party is where Mr. Rochester wants Jane to come. Ms. Ingram takes all of Mr. Rochester's time. She puts Jane down in a way of using talk about how bad governess are. This is also when Mr. Rochester pretended to be a fortune teller. Nobody figured it out, but Jane. He gave Ms. Ingram a bad fortune, but told Jane to take ahold of what she wants in life, meaning him. This is important to the plot because it shows how the lower class was put down, and why Jane does not seek out Mr. Rochester. -
The day in the garden with Rochester
Jane is out wandering around and Mr. Rochester sense her and tells her to approach. Jane starts talking about her feelings and tries to hold back, but Mr. Rochester pushes her to tell him. She ask about his marriage to Ms. Ingram and he says it is off because he wants to marry Jane. This is important to the plot because it goes to the wedding part and all the lies unleashed that day. -
Night Bertha comes into Janes room
Bertha comes into Janes room while she was sleeping and rips her wedding veil in half. This signifies Berthas anger towards Rochester for betraying her. This also signifies Berthas anger towards jane for taking her husband. This is important for the plot because it symbolizes Berthas anger and dissaproval towards everything. -
Wedding day
This is the day that Rochester and Jane are in the church. This is the day that all the secrets came out. Mr. Rochester and Jane were going on with the service, and Mr. Mason interrupts. He tells every one in the church about Bertha. This is important to the plot because it pushes things in motion with Jane not trusting Rochester and leaving. -
Day Jane leaves
on this day, Jane leaves in the middle of the night. She does not have very much money and did not take very much food with her. She left because she left very betrayed by Rochester and couldn't face him. She is reduced to begging. This is important to the plot because it shows Janes character and what drives Mr. Rochester over the edge. -
Night St. John says Jane is rich
St. John comes to Janes cottage and says that her uncle has passed and left her his fortune. He has left Jane 20,000 pounds. This is important to the plot because it changes who Jane is in the world. She will finally not be looked down on in this world simply because she is poor. -
St. John asks Jane to marry
St John asks Jane to marry him. He wants Jane to go with him on his mission trip. At this point Jane knows they are all related. St. John only wants to marry Jane because he thinks she will be useful as a ministers wife. This is important to the plot because it shows St. Johns true colors and changes Janes oppinion of him. -
Jane goes back to Rochester
After the proposal from St. John, Jane realizes how much he still loves Mr. Rochester and later that night she hears him calling. She then returns to him and finds him in a blind state but that doesnt change the feelings. This is important to the plot because it proves how everlasting their love is.
