Chapter 31: Jane's New Home in Morton

TLDRJane describes her new home and her experiences as a teacher. Sinjin and Rosamund visit, revealing a romantic tension. Jane begins an independent life and focuses on helping her students.

Key insights

🏫Jane's new home in Morton provides her with autonomy and the opportunity to live independently.

📚Jane's role as a teacher allows her to help her students with their manners and education.

❤️A romantic tension is revealed between Sinjin and Rosamund, complicating their relationship.

💼Sinjin and Jane both have a strong sense of duty and a desire to help those they consider beneath them.

💔Sinjin suppresses his passion for Rosamund in order to maintain a sense of morality.

Q&A

What is Jane's new home like?

Jane's new home in Morton provides her with autonomy, as she is the sole school teacher and can set it up how she likes.

What does Jane focus on as a teacher?

Jane focuses on helping her students with their manners along with their education.

What happens when Sinjin and Rosamund visit?

A romantic tension is revealed between Sinjin and Rosamund, complicating their relationship.

What do Sinjin and Jane have in common?

Sinjin and Jane both have a strong sense of duty and a desire to help those they consider beneath them.

What does Sinjin suppress?

Sinjin suppresses his passion for Rosamund in order to maintain a sense of morality.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Chapter 31 of Jane Eyre begins with Jane describing her new home in Morton, where she is a teacher.

00:19Jane feels depressed about the task of teaching, but resolves to focus on the satisfaction of her students' progress.

00:32Sinjin visits Jane and tells her about his own past unhappiness and craving for a more exciting career.

00:50Rosamund Oliver, the benefactress of Jane's school, appears and invites Sinjin to visit her father.

01:03Jane detects a romantic tension between Sinjin and Rosamund.

01:15Jane embraces her independent life and focuses on helping her students with their manners and education.

01:51Sinjin shares similarities with Jane in his desire to help those he considers beneath him.

02:07The relationship between Sinjin and Rosamund parallels that of Rochester and Blanche Ingram.