Pg. 4
"The lawyer- the best of old fellows-had, because of his many years and many virtues, the only cushion on deck, and was lying on the only rug."
This to me is like an allusion, with the cushion and rug being something for him to fall back on if nothing else works. So maybe this means that everyone else on that boat is risking it all on this trip while he is doing for fun.
Pg 6
"The worst that could be said of him was that he did not represent his class"
While most seamen are suppose to lead a very lonesome and sedentary life, he is much different. This just makes me wonder that if he is unlike other sailors and does this for different reasons then why in particular does he do what he does?
Pg 10
"hear bout one of Marlows inconclusive experiences"
The speaker is now changed from the narrator to Marlow which he tells a story that no one wants to hear.
Pg 12
"I, Charlie Marlow, set the women to work- to get a job. Heavens!"
This makes a connotation that he didnt really want the women to work for him. Because of information i know beforehand, it was considered bad luck to have women on board. So why was Marlow relating the story of women to this voyage.
Pg 13
"therefore he whacked the old nigger mercilessly while a big crowd of his people watch him"
Perfect exemple of good vs evil and how inferior and useless the slaves were seen as
Pg 21 (2 inferences)
"assuring me earnestly that there were a camp of natives-he called them enemies!"
-Another good example of what they think of the people that live there why should they be enemies just because they are a different color...
-With th eexclamation point it almost seems like he is shocked that they think that. this makes me think that he is different than everyone else and doesnt believe what they are doin is right
Pg 22
i cant find the quote where i got this from cuz i only wrote the page number down haha...
Conrad makes it seem like death and trade go together, that you cant have one with out the other.
Pg 26
"They were no enemies, they were not criminals, they were nothing earthly now-nothing but black shadow of disease and starvation"
Describing the slaves that they were importing and comparing them to shadows, behind and following everyone, not having a chance to move ahead. He is also describing them as not enemies or criminals, which is another sign that maybe he is different.
Pg 27
"And all others were scattered in every pose of contorted collapse, as in some picture of a massacre or pestilence."
Marlow describes a scene of mere turmoil. With all this beating and abusing of the slaves they end up "collapsed". Then he describes it as almost a massacre which concludes that they are somewhat wiping out these people.
Pg 28
"When near the buildings I met a white man, in such an unexpected elegance of getup that in the first moment I look him for a sort of vision"
After describing the previous scene, he sees a white man that is dressed all nicely. As he looks at him he sees him as a higher being or almost as a god. By lookin at him for a 'vision' makes it seem like the white man has all the answers.
Pg 31
"Perhaps on some quite night the tremor of far-off drums, sinking, swelling, a tremor vast, faint; a sound weird, appealing, suggestive, and wild--and perhaps with as profound a meaning as the sound of bells in a Christian country."
The narrator vividly describes the drumming of the natives but then only says bells for the christians. He not only describes it but almost contradicts himself, like he is almost confused whether or not the drums are more appealing than the bells. Then he also comes to the conclusion and thinks outside the box and questions the fact that maybe the thought of random drum beats do have a meaning just like the bells do for christians.
Pg 36
"being hungry, you know, and kept on my feet too, I was getting savage."
This shows exactly what Marlow thinks is a savage. By just being hungry and being kept on his feet is what he thinks is savage. Maybe this is the wrong thing and what everyone is taught to think of the definition of savage.
Pg 38
"afterwords he arose and went out- and the wilderness without a sound took him into its bosom again"
After being injured, a native returns to the forest. The forest being almost like a safe ground or can even go to the extent of being a mother as in mother nature. Nature welcomes this native without a sound again. The invaders of Africa should learn from nature and think to how it was in the old days.
Pg 42
"Beyond the fence the forest stood up spectrally in the moonlight, and through the dim stir, through the faint sounds of that lamentalbe courtyard, the silence of the land went home to one's very heart--its mystery, its greatness, the amazing reality of its concealed life."
This is rly the first time that i can tell in the story that he describes the native landscape as something good. Most of the time it as seen as they were taught to be, savage and ugly. But now it is seen as amazing and great.
Pg 47
"Your own reality--for yourself, not for others--what no other man can ever know. They can only see the mere show, and never can tell what it really means."
This line kind of sums up the whole idea of the whole novel. By only seeing the outside of people many make unnecessary judgments. Only the person knows who they truly are and until the other person gets put in their shoes will never know what it rly means.
Pg 50
"To tear treasure out of the bowels of the land was their desire, with no more moral purpose at the back of it than there is in burglars breaking into a safe."
Even Marlow, who is white, can see what is really going on. By tearing the treasure of the native lands is compared to a burglar stealing out of a safe. But the weird thing is that even though Marlow isnt participating in any of this "stealing" he feels compelled to state that what is happening is wrong. He seems to be the only person to notice it.
Pg 53
"we will not be free from unfair competition til one of these fellows is hanged for an example...get him hanged! Why not? Anything-anything can be done in this country"
This is an example of how the white people view themselves. What made them think that they were superior enough so that they could call Africa theres and make it seem like they can do w/e they want? This is very weird, and shows how much power the white ppl rly think they have.
Pg 56
"And this stillness of life did not in the least resemble a peace. It was the stillness of an implacable force brooding over an inscrutable intention."
Marlow shows that because life is still does not necessarily mean that it is at peace. It just shows how well a force is following through with its plan. The force being white people and the plan, to make as much money as possible.
Pg 59
"We are accustomed to look upon the shackled form of a conquered monster, but there--there you could look at a thing monsterous and free."
This quote shows what everyone sees, someone who is being controlled but it also shows that if u were to look at it in a different way, you can see someone who is free. But the weird thing is that either way you look at it, there is always the word "monster" in front of it. Which is almost ironic within itself.
Pg 67
"The whites of course greatly discomposed...the others had an alert, naturally interested expressin; but their faces were essentially quiet."
Its weird how the white people are so tough when they are ruling the natives, but when they are confronted with something out of the ordinary they become confused. Unlike the natives who stay alert and express interest to learn more yet keep quiet.
Pg 70
"No fear can stand up to hunger, no patience can wear is out...Dont you know the devilry of lingering starvation...it takes a man all his inborn strength to fight hunger properly"
This line almost shows that the natives are more superior than the whites. With the natives having better morals than the white men.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Pgs 264-278
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Pgs 249-263
-It doesnt seem that Janes high point could get any higher with Rochester now talking with her more and him not visiting Ingram at all. The weather and atmosphere seem to almost relate to Janes mood, happy.
-Its hard not to see the religious allusion of "eden" in the orchard
-Rochester says that she will get her in trouble if she doesnt leave and informs her that he has set up a governess job in ireland and they will never see eachother again. What does he mean that she will get her in trouble?
-After the threat of possibly losing rochester, Jane spills all her guts and tells him her true feelings and he proposes to her because now she and he truly feel the same about eachother
-Weather all of a sudden takes a turn to the bad side with lightening and storms, how does this relate to Janes feelings as previously discussed?
-It isnt hard to see the importance in the chestnut tree being split, with the chestnut tree being Jane with her really hard outside (bark) being broken and her soft inside being exposed by the lightening (rochester)
Pgs 234-248
-Mrs. Reed showed why she hated Jane, Jane finds out that she was greatly loved in the caretaking of Mr. Reed so this just shows that the earlier discussed "pattern" started before the book was written, with Jane at a high point then the story starts at a low point and so on....maybe this time is at a high point and a low point is next, between her and rochester?
-Now many of her paintings instead of having a somber, depressed feeling they are of beauty and happiness
-Jane finds out that all of her uncles money was suppose to go to her, yet Mrs. Reed kept it from her so she would suffer. Now since she has all this money, it shows that she is of equal standing with rochester, with her not only having intelligence but now she nows she should be rich and equal in wealth. they're perfect for eachother?
-After Mrs Reeds death Jane goes back to Rochester and is seems that he is almost waiting for her, she finds out that the wedding has been postponed randomly. Hidden reason?
-Jane also decides that even after the wedding she is planning on staying close to Rochester, she is almost trying to force herself in rochesters life.
Pgs 219-233
-After explaining his early life, Rochester says that he has found what he is looking for, referring to Jane. He is finally content
-Jane has a recurring dream of a baby who is constantly changing emotions. Maybe the changing of emotions symbolizes the feelings between her and rochester and that something will change between them
-Jane has been summoned back to the Reed's to help with Bessie, when she gets there she seems more respected and has almost a sense of Power, maybe Rochester changed her, but does that mean that she changed Rochester?
Pgs 204-218
-After being awakened from a loud noise Jane soon finds out it was Grace and Rochester comes to Jane for help, Why does he always go to Jane for help? and why cant he control Grace by himself?
-Mr. Mason is bleeding and Rochester seems very nervous, only them and grace really know whats going on. something is being hidden
-Sucking blood, attacked, bitten, cut, poor creature?
Pgs 189-203
-Jane meets a girl from rochesters past and it is easily seen that she is unconfortable with her, it almost seems like a fight for rochester between the two
-After the Gypsy shows up, Ingram shows her true self and shows that she only cares about materialistic things, could she be only with Rochester out of money not love?
-When Jane decides to ask the Gypsy for her future she vividly describes a happy, privileged and loved future. Foreshadowment?
Pgs 174-188
-There are ladies who are describing governesses and none of the description match Jane, which makes Jane seem almost superior and is a lot different the typical stereotype
-Just like earlier, at a party Rochester invites Jane to a party yet only flirts with other women leaving Jane in the dark, but when he does get some time with her he starts talking with passion and even starts something that refers her to getting married but stops short, could this mean that Rochester really loves Jane yet there is something holding him back from marrying her?
Pgs 159-173
-Rochester ends up going to a party and when Jane asks about it, the idea of beauty becomes the fore front maybe this is a foreshadow that Beauty might intervene with the relationship that is growing between Jane and Rochester
-Jane now seems to question Rochesters trustworthiness because now she seems like she doesnt believe that she is good enough for him
-Rochester invites some guests back to the mansion and has to introduce Jane and include her in their get together, but he seems to ignore Jane all together and flirts with the most beautiful lady there, is he possibly losing feeling for Jane or trying to make her jealous?
-He also announces that he will be staying in Thornfield for a longer period of time, making it seem like he wants to be with Jane longer.
Pgs 144-158
-Just reading a couple of these pages it can be seen that Jane is ultimately happier living with Rochester, as the pattern continues, will something bad happen and this just be false hope for Jane?
-Rochester almost dies along with all of his earnings in a fire, yet Jane saves him, could this be the point where it could really be seen that Jane is falling for rochester?
-The idea of blackmail comes up when Rochester was being questioned by Jane, he seemingly gets defensive when Grace comes up, then it is seen that Grace gets paid a lot more money, maybe it is possible that Grace knows something that can hurt rochester
Pgs 129-143
-After Rochester examines Jane's paintings he describes in much the same way a reader would describe Jane, lonely and almost tortured
-You get a sense that Rochester almost knows that Jane is just faking and hiding her true self
-Rochester apologizes to Jane=equality among social classes?
-A large allusion is made towards eyes, everytime Jane sees someone new she automatically looks at their eyes, can eyes be the only way to see someones true self? or even their inner personality?
Pgs 114-128
-Jane confronts the master of the house, she seems intimidated by him and therefore doesnt tell him who she is
-This type of storyline relates to the way she was living back at the Reeds
-It can be easily seen that Jane seems to get use to the unsophistication of Mr. Rochester and she notes that she likes it because of the fact it puts her to a superior advantage, could this mean that they are a perfect fit for eachother?
Pgs 99-113
-When Jane starts to enter the house I couldnt help but see the reference to everything being locked, could something be possibly hidden in the house or more symbolically, in Janes future?
-Also, the girl Jane has been hired to teach has striking similarities to Jane
-The term "locked" seems to be used again, and while the master is not home servants are afraid to disregard the rules, Jane seems to have walked into a trapped household again...
Pgs 84-98
-We come to find out that 8 years have pasted and Jane has said that she is doing a lot better in school then before, its hard to believe that nothing has happened in those 8 years....
-During these pages Jane seems to be having an inner battle with herself as to knowing what she wants in life, it seems that she wants to be independent and in charge but is too accustomed to the routine.
-Jane then gets the invitation to become a tutor in a new household, once again Jane seems to be starting a new life, pattern-theme
Pgs 68-83
-While in school it can be seen that Jane desperately tries to fit in and make herself look good to those she views as "superior"
-Helen begins to get sick right when Jane starts becoming good friends with her, can this be related to the pattern and now something bad will happen to Helen leaving Jane all alone?
-Helen ends up dying while laying next to Jane, seems to have a lasting effect on Jane
Pgs 53-67
-When Jane was analyzing the outside of the school it seemed that the walls were over exaggerated and she continued by saying that the students were like a garden in little rows and all perfect. Maybe this would mean that she feels trapped and that she hasnt escaped her tortured past at all.
-Shortly after meeting Helen, Helen describes how King Henry died and how all his enemies were bad because of it. Jane seems like she is ignoring the fact of death or is simply misunderstanding it. I think this can be foreshadowing something will happen to Helen and Jane will either ignore it or misunderstand it completely while not knowing it.
-towards the end of the chapter we learn a little more about Helen and we come to find out that she is the complete opposite of Jane. She believes that getting revenge is not important because life is too short. She explains the fact that after truly letting go of the negativity can someone be reborn. Jane says that she still hates Mrs. Reed and John so maybe this is the sign of a reborn.
Pgs 39-52
-After arguing with Mrs. Reed Jane ends up "winning" the argument and has a greal feeling flow through her. She almost avenged her earlier torments by winning this argument. Which means could change come soon?
-Whether getting her revenge or not it is clear that Jane has had the first feelings of happiness in the novel. It has almost been a rollercoaster for Jane with her getting trapped in the red room to being lied to, to eventually being happy. Will the pattern continue with Jane becoming trapped or unhappy again?
-On her way to school the drivers of Janes carriage stop at an inn in order to get something to drink/eat. She finds herself in an abondoned room by herself which automatically made me think about her experience in the red room. She feels weird and allusions to the color red are made again, maybe this means that feelings of torment or trapped will come back later.
Pgs. 24-38
-during page 29 Jane is shown as a complete outcast in the family, and ultimately foreshadows her leaving.
-I believe the most important part of these 14 pages is on page 36, when Mrs. Reed tells the superintendent of the school Jane might go to that Jane is a liar and a bad girl. This shows Mrs. Reed's attempt to control Janes life even after her removal from the house.
-"Sowed unkindness and aversion, obilerating hope from a new existence." is how Jane describes what Mrs. Reed did to her.
Pgs. 9-23
-Early in the beginning of the novel it can be seen that Jane has almost been protected from the outside (pg 11) and that her being there was not meant to be.
-Her life is constantly being reminded of terror, the reader gets introduced to her brother John whom she is scared of.
-Jane unlike John is constantly getting scolded for doing wrong, this can be seen from when Jane hit John back in self defense and gets in trouble for it, this makes me wonder even more of how Jane has been integrated into this family and why is it that the family seems to love the brother more than her.
-After getting locked in the red room, it can be seen that it is a source of torture for her. Not many people go in there because of the fact her uncle died there.
-While in the "red room" Bronte constantly alludes to death and depression such as ghosts, black dogs, 3 knocks on the door, lights over the grave (pg 22) So this makes me think that if Jane does not escape from the clutches of this house then she will either die or go crazy.
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Pgs 249-263
-It doesnt seem that Janes high point could get any higher with Rochester now talking with her more and him not visiting Ingram at all. The weather and atmosphere seem to almost relate to Janes mood, happy.
-Its hard not to see the religious allusion of "eden" in the orchard
-Rochester says that she will get her in trouble if she doesnt leave and informs her that he has set up a governess job in ireland and they will never see eachother again. What does he mean that she will get her in trouble?
-After the threat of possibly losing rochester, Jane spills all her guts and tells him her true feelings and he proposes to her because now she and he truly feel the same about eachother
-Weather all of a sudden takes a turn to the bad side with lightening and storms, how does this relate to Janes feelings as previously discussed?
-It isnt hard to see the importance in the chestnut tree being split, with the chestnut tree being Jane with her really hard outside (bark) being broken and her soft inside being exposed by the lightening (rochester)
Pgs 234-248
-Mrs. Reed showed why she hated Jane, Jane finds out that she was greatly loved in the caretaking of Mr. Reed so this just shows that the earlier discussed "pattern" started before the book was written, with Jane at a high point then the story starts at a low point and so on....maybe this time is at a high point and a low point is next, between her and rochester?
-Now many of her paintings instead of having a somber, depressed feeling they are of beauty and happiness
-Jane finds out that all of her uncles money was suppose to go to her, yet Mrs. Reed kept it from her so she would suffer. Now since she has all this money, it shows that she is of equal standing with rochester, with her not only having intelligence but now she nows she should be rich and equal in wealth. they're perfect for eachother?
-After Mrs Reeds death Jane goes back to Rochester and is seems that he is almost waiting for her, she finds out that the wedding has been postponed randomly. Hidden reason?
-Jane also decides that even after the wedding she is planning on staying close to Rochester, she is almost trying to force herself in rochesters life.
Pgs 219-233
-After explaining his early life, Rochester says that he has found what he is looking for, referring to Jane. He is finally content
-Jane has a recurring dream of a baby who is constantly changing emotions. Maybe the changing of emotions symbolizes the feelings between her and rochester and that something will change between them
-Jane has been summoned back to the Reed's to help with Bessie, when she gets there she seems more respected and has almost a sense of Power, maybe Rochester changed her, but does that mean that she changed Rochester?
Pgs 204-218
-After being awakened from a loud noise Jane soon finds out it was Grace and Rochester comes to Jane for help, Why does he always go to Jane for help? and why cant he control Grace by himself?
-Mr. Mason is bleeding and Rochester seems very nervous, only them and grace really know whats going on. something is being hidden
-Sucking blood, attacked, bitten, cut, poor creature?
Pgs 189-203
-Jane meets a girl from rochesters past and it is easily seen that she is unconfortable with her, it almost seems like a fight for rochester between the two
-After the Gypsy shows up, Ingram shows her true self and shows that she only cares about materialistic things, could she be only with Rochester out of money not love?
-When Jane decides to ask the Gypsy for her future she vividly describes a happy, privileged and loved future. Foreshadowment?
Pgs 174-188
-There are ladies who are describing governesses and none of the description match Jane, which makes Jane seem almost superior and is a lot different the typical stereotype
-Just like earlier, at a party Rochester invites Jane to a party yet only flirts with other women leaving Jane in the dark, but when he does get some time with her he starts talking with passion and even starts something that refers her to getting married but stops short, could this mean that Rochester really loves Jane yet there is something holding him back from marrying her?
Pgs 159-173
-Rochester ends up going to a party and when Jane asks about it, the idea of beauty becomes the fore front maybe this is a foreshadow that Beauty might intervene with the relationship that is growing between Jane and Rochester
-Jane now seems to question Rochesters trustworthiness because now she seems like she doesnt believe that she is good enough for him
-Rochester invites some guests back to the mansion and has to introduce Jane and include her in their get together, but he seems to ignore Jane all together and flirts with the most beautiful lady there, is he possibly losing feeling for Jane or trying to make her jealous?
-He also announces that he will be staying in Thornfield for a longer period of time, making it seem like he wants to be with Jane longer.
Pgs 144-158
-Just reading a couple of these pages it can be seen that Jane is ultimately happier living with Rochester, as the pattern continues, will something bad happen and this just be false hope for Jane?
-Rochester almost dies along with all of his earnings in a fire, yet Jane saves him, could this be the point where it could really be seen that Jane is falling for rochester?
-The idea of blackmail comes up when Rochester was being questioned by Jane, he seemingly gets defensive when Grace comes up, then it is seen that Grace gets paid a lot more money, maybe it is possible that Grace knows something that can hurt rochester
Pgs 129-143
-After Rochester examines Jane's paintings he describes in much the same way a reader would describe Jane, lonely and almost tortured
-You get a sense that Rochester almost knows that Jane is just faking and hiding her true self
-Rochester apologizes to Jane=equality among social classes?
-A large allusion is made towards eyes, everytime Jane sees someone new she automatically looks at their eyes, can eyes be the only way to see someones true self? or even their inner personality?
Pgs 114-128
-Jane confronts the master of the house, she seems intimidated by him and therefore doesnt tell him who she is
-This type of storyline relates to the way she was living back at the Reeds
-It can be easily seen that Jane seems to get use to the unsophistication of Mr. Rochester and she notes that she likes it because of the fact it puts her to a superior advantage, could this mean that they are a perfect fit for eachother?
Pgs 99-113
-When Jane starts to enter the house I couldnt help but see the reference to everything being locked, could something be possibly hidden in the house or more symbolically, in Janes future?
-Also, the girl Jane has been hired to teach has striking similarities to Jane
-The term "locked" seems to be used again, and while the master is not home servants are afraid to disregard the rules, Jane seems to have walked into a trapped household again...
Pgs 84-98
-We come to find out that 8 years have pasted and Jane has said that she is doing a lot better in school then before, its hard to believe that nothing has happened in those 8 years....
-During these pages Jane seems to be having an inner battle with herself as to knowing what she wants in life, it seems that she wants to be independent and in charge but is too accustomed to the routine.
-Jane then gets the invitation to become a tutor in a new household, once again Jane seems to be starting a new life, pattern-theme
Pgs 68-83
-While in school it can be seen that Jane desperately tries to fit in and make herself look good to those she views as "superior"
-Helen begins to get sick right when Jane starts becoming good friends with her, can this be related to the pattern and now something bad will happen to Helen leaving Jane all alone?
-Helen ends up dying while laying next to Jane, seems to have a lasting effect on Jane
Pgs 53-67
-When Jane was analyzing the outside of the school it seemed that the walls were over exaggerated and she continued by saying that the students were like a garden in little rows and all perfect. Maybe this would mean that she feels trapped and that she hasnt escaped her tortured past at all.
-Shortly after meeting Helen, Helen describes how King Henry died and how all his enemies were bad because of it. Jane seems like she is ignoring the fact of death or is simply misunderstanding it. I think this can be foreshadowing something will happen to Helen and Jane will either ignore it or misunderstand it completely while not knowing it.
-towards the end of the chapter we learn a little more about Helen and we come to find out that she is the complete opposite of Jane. She believes that getting revenge is not important because life is too short. She explains the fact that after truly letting go of the negativity can someone be reborn. Jane says that she still hates Mrs. Reed and John so maybe this is the sign of a reborn.
Pgs 39-52
-After arguing with Mrs. Reed Jane ends up "winning" the argument and has a greal feeling flow through her. She almost avenged her earlier torments by winning this argument. Which means could change come soon?
-Whether getting her revenge or not it is clear that Jane has had the first feelings of happiness in the novel. It has almost been a rollercoaster for Jane with her getting trapped in the red room to being lied to, to eventually being happy. Will the pattern continue with Jane becoming trapped or unhappy again?
-On her way to school the drivers of Janes carriage stop at an inn in order to get something to drink/eat. She finds herself in an abondoned room by herself which automatically made me think about her experience in the red room. She feels weird and allusions to the color red are made again, maybe this means that feelings of torment or trapped will come back later.
Pgs. 24-38
-during page 29 Jane is shown as a complete outcast in the family, and ultimately foreshadows her leaving.
-I believe the most important part of these 14 pages is on page 36, when Mrs. Reed tells the superintendent of the school Jane might go to that Jane is a liar and a bad girl. This shows Mrs. Reed's attempt to control Janes life even after her removal from the house.
-"Sowed unkindness and aversion, obilerating hope from a new existence." is how Jane describes what Mrs. Reed did to her.
Pgs. 9-23
-Early in the beginning of the novel it can be seen that Jane has almost been protected from the outside (pg 11) and that her being there was not meant to be.
-Her life is constantly being reminded of terror, the reader gets introduced to her brother John whom she is scared of.
-Jane unlike John is constantly getting scolded for doing wrong, this can be seen from when Jane hit John back in self defense and gets in trouble for it, this makes me wonder even more of how Jane has been integrated into this family and why is it that the family seems to love the brother more than her.
-After getting locked in the red room, it can be seen that it is a source of torture for her. Not many people go in there because of the fact her uncle died there.
-While in the "red room" Bronte constantly alludes to death and depression such as ghosts, black dogs, 3 knocks on the door, lights over the grave (pg 22) So this makes me think that if Jane does not escape from the clutches of this house then she will either die or go crazy.
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