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Is Brontë Deliberately Confusing Us?

February 20, 2017February 21, 2017 R.Q. BellBell Book and Pen

Modern readers often ask why Rochester did not simply divorce his wife once he discovered she was insane. Apparently it was for medical reasons, as Rochester explains to Jane: Jane Eyre was published in 1847, 170 years ago. Marriage law […]

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A World Far Away – Conclusion

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ “I hold the key to her cell as it were, and she hates me for it. Given the means and opportunity, I know she would kill me.” He said nothing. […]

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A World Far Away – Part X

October 26, 2016October 23, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ ~ “You will hear the truth!” With a swift blow I slapped him across the cheek. ~ His eyes went wide, more with fear than pain. He ceased struggling and let […]

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A World Far Away – Part IX

October 24, 2016October 23, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ   ~ It is quite the reverse, Mason. Everyone is this house is at the mercy of her demons. She is mad, you know. Quite insane.”  ~ He staggered. For […]

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A World Far Away – Part VIII

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ Almost shaking, he whispered, “These reports, Fairfax, concern not my sister’s conduct—but yours.” “My conduct?” I swallowed another mouthful of tea. “What sort of nonsense is this?” He turned away, […]

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A World Far Away – Part VII

October 19, 2016October 21, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ I fled back to Alta Arboleta, full of shame and self-loathing. My humiliation now was so complete, I thought nothing else could bring me lower. But an unexpected visitor proved […]

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A World Far Away – Part VI

October 18, 2016October 17, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 6 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ ~ But my triumph was hollow: it was a rigged game after all – and the prize? Nothing more than a fetter of servitude to madness!” ~ “My God, Edward. […]

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A World Far Away – Part V

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ I could not move. Misguided ambition? Will come to nothing? Who the hell did he think he was? Well, damn him. Oh, damn him! Resentment burned through me as I […]

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A World Far Away – Part IV

October 13, 2016October 10, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ After thumbing through the letters, Campbell took up another. “Here is the odd epistle, sir. It is addressed to Mr. Mason…from a Mr. Rowland Rochester.” “Rowland? He was my elder […]

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A World Far Away – Part III

October 12, 2016October 10, 2016 R.Q. BellPocket Chronicles
This entry is part 3 of 11 in the series (Vol 4) A World Far Away

Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ  ~ Mason had been dead perhaps a year, when one afternoon, Lucias, the old butler, informed me that a gentleman—a lawyer, in fact—had come to Alta Arboleta, and he was looking for […]

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