How do the surroundings during the proposal scene symbolically reflect and foreshadow the future of Jane and Mr. Rochester's relationship? by Alexandra Russoniello

2024-10-22 18:11:10 UTC

I think the relationship is doomed to fail as the tree splits in half.

2024-10-22 18:11:12 UTC

The setting foreshadows the inevitable demise of there relationship that will be a cause of the heightened passion and exceptions of the engagement.

2024-10-22 18:11:33 UTC

They get engaged under the chestnut tree, and then the chestnut tree gets struck by lightning and splits in half. This foreshadows the future for Jane and Mr. Rochester and them splitting up??? The tree is their relationship??

2024-10-22 18:11:44 UTC

I believe that the splitting of the chestnut tree symbolizes and foreshadows that the relationship is bound to fail.

2024-10-22 18:12:19 UTC

I think that the dark surroundings and the splitting of the tree foreshadows a bad ending towards their relationship.

2024-10-22 18:12:38 UTC

It foreshadows their relationship will end negatively

2024-10-22 18:12:50 UTC

Me too thinks it’s doomed 💔

2024-10-22 18:13:08 UTC

It is very telling that they are not meant to be together because the oak tree very obviously represents them😍

2024-10-22 18:13:15 UTC

It foreshadows darkness to come from their marriage as that tree they get married under is split in half symbolizing a split in their relationship

2024-10-22 18:13:27 UTC

I know a lot about the economy, I come from a middle class family. I believe that the splitting of the chestnut tree is foreshadowing the splitting of the relationship between Jane and Rochester. It also seems to be an abrupt ending like a lightning strike.

2024-10-22 18:13:57 UTC

Jane and Mr. Rochester get engaged on a dark, stormy night, reflecting the turmoil of their relationship and the lack of transparency between Jane and Rochester. By getting engaged in the dark, Jane is unable to see Rochester just as she is unable to learn his secret about Grace Poole.

2024-10-22 18:14:02 UTC

The splitting of the chestnut tree foreshadows the future of Jane's and Mr. Rochester's relationship.

2024-10-22 18:14:17 UTC

"a crack, a crash, and a close rattling peal..." (Bronte 230) - forshadows a seperation in their relationship. Jane and Mr. Rochester have a somewhat sturdy relationship, and they get engaged under the tree. However, with the split of their "symbol" it can signal their relationship will have fractures.

2024-10-22 18:14:48 UTC

Very cool presentation. I learned a lot.