Tuesday, November 29 - Friday, December 2 (10 - 20 minutes daily)
Each week I read the newspaper and try to think focus on articles that capture my attention or get me thinking about topics beyond my world. This week it just seemed to be regular drama and wrong doings. However, the newspaper does a daily story about a family in need and I find myself thinking about the families and wondering about them. They’re a reminder that there are everyday people struggling to get by and praying to get some relief so they can pay their bills. I find myself often complaining about what I don’t have, and I think I am happier when I spend more of my time thinking about what I do have.
Monday, November 28 (30 minutes)
This week I started wondering about Jane again. Mr. Rochester proposes to Jane after he led her to believe that he was going to marry another woman. Then he tries to change her by buying her expensive dresses and covering her in jewelry. On one hand it makes sense because that is how woman of his rank live. However, he is marrying below his level and she is a simple woman of routine and little money. He also plans to send away Jane’s pet, Adele, to boarding school and who is part of Jane’s family now. I was surprised to see that Mrs. Fairfax was not happy about Jane getting engaged to Mr. Rochester. I agree with Mrs. Fairfax, but this was the first time she has said anything negative about him and it is obvious that she is privy to more than she normally lets on. Then Jane and Mr. Rochester got in an argument the morning after their engagement and rarely speak to each other until now the day before the wedding. I cannot stand Mr. Rochester’s games, manipulation and authoritative comments. Jane is continually lamenting over how much she loves him, but my psychology side says she only thinks she loves him and does not know what a proper relationship with a male would be. If I didn’t want to see the movie, I think I would have given up on Jane before finishing the book.
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