Does anyone believe that Jane and Mr. Rochester had enough time to really fall in true love? Does anyone find it a little difficult to believe that Jane just happened to land in the town of and then faint on the doorstep of unknown relatives that would lead her to her fortune? And exactly how much would 5000 pounds be in the early 1830's? It does not seem that it could be all that much, but then I don't now much about English conversion in terms of american currency.
2007-02-18 08:04:04 · 3 answers · asked by chicagonightowl 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I am not trying to be negative. I really enjoyed her writing style. I just wanted to know if anyone ever questions the classics.
2007-02-18 08:30:28 · update #1
Throughout most of the 19th century, the British pound was worth about five U.S. dollars. Therefore, 5000 pounds would be about $25,000. But in those days a working man might earn a dollar a day. If you had a nest egg of 5000 pounds, you could live a moderate lifestyle on just the interest.
As for the plausibility of the story, a little suspension of disbelief is required.
2007-02-18 11:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gwillim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snooze. You've missed the whole point.
Don't analyze it to death - simply enjoy what's coming off. This is a story about love overcoming incredible odds and stereotypes and the fetters of the past....in other words, love blooming where it wouldn't otherwise be possible...sort of like daisies in the snow.
This isn't about reality, okay? Don't let cynicism ruin it for the rest of us!
2007-02-18 16:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never saw such a negative spin on a beautiful, classic novel that is more poetry than story telling. Confused.
2007-02-18 16:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋