Jane Eyre, Chapter 21 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. Robert Leaven brings news of John Reed’s death and Mrs. Reed’s illness, and Jane agrees to accompany him to Gateshead.
2. Mr. Rochester grants Jane leave, gives her ten pounds, and promises to arrange another position when she must leave his household.
3. Bessie welcomes Jane warmly, but her cousins remain distant, and Mrs. Reed rejects Jane’s attempts at affection.
4. Jane occupies herself with drawing while Georgiana seeks her attention and Eliza follows a strict routine, declaring independence from her sister.
5. Mrs. Reed reveals John Eyre’s adoption offer and admits telling him Jane dies at Lowood, but still refuses reconciliation.
6. Jane freely forgives her aunt, who dies at midnight; Jane and Eliza view her body without crying the next morning.

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Jane releases her resentment without receiving affection or an apology that repairs their relationship. Her aunt’s continued rejection makes their different responses to past injuries clear.

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