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@mariannora After Rochester tells her how he hates the memory of his former mistresses, Jane muses:" I drew from [these words] the certain inference, that if I were so far to forget myself and all the teaching that had ever been instilled into me, as...to become the successor of these poor girls,...

@anayellow1 Completely agree. The text says: "In listening, I sobbed convulsively; for I could repress what I endured no longer; I was obliged to yield, and I was shaken from head to foot with acute distress. When I did speak, it was only to express an impetuous wish that I had never been born, o...

@MorganoftheFaeries Forgive me, Morgano, but I don't understand where you see the lack in Ruth's performance - and where you think Charlotte did better. IMO, Ruth captured the scene from the book perfectly, albeit in an abridged form.

@fearfulbeauty You're quite right! Beginning of chapter 25 calls it a "pearl-coloured robe". Thankyou.

@97venice Please read chapter 23 and note: "my tears gushed out....I sobbed convulsively; for I could repress what I endured no longer; I was obliged to yield, and I was shaken from head to foot with acute distress.....I again wept".

@MarenAnne66 Because, as Mrs Fairfax warns Jane, "Gentlemen in his station are not accustomed to marry their governesses."

@eglantinelass Interesting comment.

Bronte describes Bertha: "it grovelled, seemingly, on all fours; it snatched and growled like some strange wild animal...a quantity of dark, grizzled hair, wild as a mane, hid its head and face.....the clothed hyena rose up, and stood tall on its hind-feet....I...

@AnyaEightySeven The exact words are "Do you think I am an automaton?--a machine without feelings?"

I once worked in an office with Julie Peters (Kaiya). As far as I know, she never had any previous acting experience. Well done, Julie!

@TheHundizhang Straight after their first encounter in Hay Lane, when he observed her "strange perseverence" and that she "spoke with a sort of authority".

@tarynrose1000 But this isn't the book - it's a TV adaptation which exploits all the VISUAL advantages of film. The screenwriter was Sandy Welch who has as good an understanding of the essence of Jane Eyre than any I've encountered.

I have this on vinyl, but have been unable to play it since (regrettably) getting rid of my turntable.

Thanks so much for posting. Absolutely love this track!

My only quibble with this production (aside from the fact that Noel is too young) is the fight between Jean and Joe. Totally made up!

Still love it, though.

Thankyou so much for uploading this. My home-taped video is almost worn out!

I wish this was available on DVD.

SUBLIME!

@rockyraaacoon It is incongruous because, just prior to this, Rochester says "I must see to my wife" (in the book: "I must shut up my prize") and leaves Jane to return to Bertha's room.

The pleading and "violence" occurs later that afternoon and, admittedly, is a very intense and emotional scene.

@rbain007 Agreed. The gypsy scene, as written, could never be dramatised with credibility. The memory of Timothy Dalton screeching "Off ye lendings!" is not a good one!

The scene in this version was an inspired compromise, and preserved Toby's dignity!

I love this part. The dreamy atmosphere created as Rochester talks about Celine, and the way Jane looks at him. Her ironic "No, sir" when he says that Jane doesn't know how to love. And then, later, when she sees him outside her bedroom window - the change of music and the look Jane gives hersel...

Thanks for uploading these beautiful videos.

My great grandfather Francesco Gonnella was born in Tiglio near Barga in 1859. He came to the UK as a young man and never returned. I have visited twice and love it so.

My favourite part of the show! And he's very convincing!

Thanks for uploading.

@LlttleGreenLeaves10

Need to correct you there, LittleGreenLeaves. Pemberley in the 1995 version was Lyme Park on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border. (Interiors were shot at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire.)

Chatsworth was used in the 2005 film only.