Differences Between Jane And Rochester In 'A Wiling Child'

Jane’s dream about screaming infants represents her fear that there are too many differences between herself and Rochester’s, trouble is approaching. When Jane is describing the child she mentions that the child is, “a wailing child this night, and a laughing one the next.” A wailing child” represents that Jane and Rochester’s incompatibility. ” A laughing one the next” represent Jane and Rochester having meaningful conversations. “A wailing child” also represents Jane and Rochester in the beginning stages of their relationship. She also feels pain and confusion because she thinks Rochester will propose to Blanche Ingram. “Daisies” symbolizes innocence, and an aspect of motherhood because Jane is seen taking care of the child like she is the mother. Jane portrays the figure of a mother by carrying, hushing, and playing with the child of her dreams. Children are pure when they are in the beginning stages of growth this which represents Jane in the relationship with Rochester. Jane was astonished when she was, “ roused on the moon light night when I heard the cry.” This foreshadows the unwonted entrance of …show more content…
Jane is telling Rochester that there is another dream where she is carrying the unknown, “little child”. The “little child” represents Jane’s undeveloped love for Rochester. The “little child” also represents that this little love that she has right now will have to be let go at some point. She then continues to tell him that the child, “almost strangles me”. This represents that Jane feels like Rochester is strangling her which causes Jane to fall. “The blast blew so strong” represents Rochester secret that blows her over the edge of shock. Jane sat down on, ”the narrow ledge” which represents Jane in a difficult position where she does not what to think. She ends the dream by dropping the child and then waking