https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f One person in the group should make a copy of this Padlet, invite the rest of the group and post it on the class Padlet for the assignment. en-us 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC 2025-10-15 17:11:45 UTC hello@padlet.com eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983526 Through the use of subtle symbolism, one can see that Bronte constructs Jane's identity as a woman by using Bertha as a personification of the fierceness Jane must hide in order to marry Rochester, which is important because it demonstrates the limiting societal standards for women during the Victorian era.]]> 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983526 eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983528 Bertha symbolizes the portion of Jane which she must hide in order to fit the  ideal Victorian woman mold.]]> 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983528 eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983530 Despite not usually fitting the typical Victorian woman role, Jane is seen as subservient and submissive towards Mr. Rochester when he isn't feeling well.]]> 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983530 eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983532 "My nerves vibrated to those low-spoken words as they had never vibrated to thunder; my blood felt their subtle violence as it had never felt frost or fire: but I was collected and in  no danger of swooning" (281-282).

Upon the revelation of Mr. Rochester's hidden wife, Bertha, Jane suppresses her reaction to this shocking news. Whereas both Bertha and Jane express intense emotions, Jane suppresses hers.]]> 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983532 eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983534 "Grace Poole gave him a cord, and he pinioned them behind her; with more rope, which was at hand, he bound her to a chair" (Bronte 283).

Bertha is a symbol of independence in Jane and Victorian women, and Rochester represents society suppressing their freedom by tying them down.]]> 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983534 eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983536 "I rather think not, sir: I should have more please in staying with you... Yes, sir, to comfort you, as well as I could." (201)

-Jane does whatever she can to make Rochester feel better, such as giving him kind and reassuring words to letting him lean on her for support, yet she doesn't realize that this can be viewed as obedient.]]> 2021-03-26 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983536 eboardman2021_1 https://padlet.com/eboardman2021_1/9m3p5ih3n7zdko7f/wish/1357983538 "I'd give my life to serve you" (209)

- Jane is very trusting of Mr. Rochester, she doesn't ask why he feels unwell. She is just immediately concerned for his wellbeing.
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