Rochester's motive

Posted by Cheryl on September 30, 1997 at 12:49:09:

In response to No, no, no, written by Ann on September 29, 1997 at 23:42:20

] This part was one thing that I really liked about the William Hurt verion of the movie.

] Hurt interpretted Rochester's motive to be that he was trying to drive Jane away, because he knew there was a good chance she would end up hurt by everything that would happen later (which he was right about). He was trying to protect Jane, by trying to make her angry and upset with him.

So what do the rest of you think? Was Rochester trying to make Jane jealous with his attentions toward Blanche, or was he trying to drive her away?

REPLIES:

• Not a simple answer Mark 13:22:14 9/30/97 (7)
  • Rochester, Darcy , and cruelty Mary 08:07:11 10/01/97 (1)
    • Rochester and Darcy Rita 15:57:06 10/03/97 (0)
  • yes! Lynn 13:41:22 9/30/97 (4)
    • the gypsy scene Hil 01:04:20 10/01/97 (3)
      • Mrs. O'Gall too Laraine 15:51:24 10/01/97 (2)
        • rochester's defenses greg 22:11:47 10/01/97 (1)
          • The games we play Denise 16:21:42 10/03/97 (0)

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