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Jane works as the governess of Rochester’s young French ward, Adele. Although they have a master-servant relationship, they have been growing closer over time. Jane is Rochester’s intellectual equal and he is drawn to her independent spirit. Equally, Jane has romantic feelings for Rochester and, believing that he is due to marry soon, she has asked him to find her a new position. However, Rochester reveals that he has no intentions of taking a bride other than Jane. Rochester and Jane finally
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START: ROCHESTER: Jane. Here. Come and look at this little chap. There. Look at his wings. Thornfield is a pleasant place in summer isn’t it?
JANE: Yes sir.
ROCHESTER: You have become attached to the house?
JANE: Yes.
ROCHESTER: It’s always the way. No sooner have you settled somewhere than a voice calls out to you to rise and move on.
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END: JANE: Are you in earnest? Do you truly love me? Do you sincerely wish me to be your wife?
ROCHESTER: I do. I swear it.
JANE: Then I will marry you.
They kiss on the ladder. JANE climbs down. ROCHESTER leaves.
Sally Cookson, Jane Eyre, Oberon Books (electronic edition), 2015, pp.122-125.
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