Jane Eyre #7

When writing a novel, the author must use techniques to keep the reader reading. A few examples of techniques that authors use would be: suspense, mystery, persuasion, and many more. I believe that Charlotte Bronte used suspense when writing the classic novel Jane Eyre. As I said in my earlier blogs, the story line is amazing. There was a twist at every corner and it kept my wanting to read more. That is a key technique to making a novel classic or timeless. A great example of suspense is when Rochester proposes to Jane. No one expected that coming, especially Jane. This is because a few days earlier Rochester brought home a different woman named Blanche and everyone expected Rochester to propose the her. Then there was a twist in the plot and he proposed to Jane. After this happens, the readers feel the need to keep reading to find out what Jane will say and what will happen next. Coming up after that, Jane says yes and it is their wedding day. Everything is going how it is planned until Jane is informed that Rochester is married. That is the biggest suspense of all. So the wedding is called off and Jane runs away. No one expected that to come. And after that the readers want to keep reading to see if Rochester and Jane ever see each other again. Therefore, Bronte used the technique of suspense, and she did an excellent job of using it.