Jane Eyre 2. 00. Wikipedia. Jane Eyre is a 2. Charlotte Bronts 1. The story, which has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations, is based on the life of the orphaned title character. This four part BBC television dramaserialadaptation was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One. The mini series is generally considered a successful adaptation, garnering critical acclaim and a number of prestigious nominations from various award bodies. Jane Eyre Full Movie Part 1' title='Jane Eyre Full Movie Part 1' />
In this version of Charlotte Bronts novel, Jane Eyre Georgie Henley is raised as a poor relation in the household of her aunt, Mrs. Reed Tara Fitzgerald. As a young woman Ruth Wilson, Jane is hired by the housekeeper of Thornfield Hall, Mrs. Raised by her aunt Sarah Sally Hawkins after her parents die of typhus, young Jane Eyre Amelia Clarkson is later shipped off to a stark boarding school as the. All the latest news, reviews, pictures and video on culture, the arts and entertainment. Fairfax, to be a governess for young Adle Cosima Littlewood. The owner of the estate is Mr. Rochester Toby Stephens, who is courting the beautiful Blanche Ingram Christina Cole. Episode OneeditAfter the death of her maternal uncle, the orphaned child Jane Eyre is left to the care of her uncaring and cruel aunt Mrs Reed. In their house at Gateshead Hall, Jane is ill treated by her three first cousins and aunt alike and never feels at home. After one of many ill treatments she is accused of being bad blood and in an attempt to get rid of her, Jane is sent to Lowood School by Mrs Reed. Like Gateshead Hall, Lowood School is a cold institution. Janes only friend at school, Helen Burns, dies and Jane is left alone once again. Resolving to become independent, she takes on the profession of a governess. At the age of eighteen, she is able to secure a position as governess to a girl at Thornfield Hall. Here Jane learns that her pupil, a French girl named Adele, is the ward of the master of the house, Edward Rochester, who had had her mother, Celine Verans, as his mistress, and that she had left her illegitimate daughter in his care. She is also informed that the master of the house is seldom at home. On one of his journeys back to Thornfield Hall, Jane at last meets Rochester. One night, Jane wakes to strange noises coming from Rochesters room. She follows the noise and realizes that Rochesters room has been set on fire and the master in danger. Episode TwoeditAfter Jane is able to rescue Rochester just in time, she wonders who set the fire and from whom these strange sounds from the North Tower came. She barely receives an answer from Rochester who instead leaves Thornfield without notice the next morning. On his return to Thornfield, he brings along some acquaintances among whom are the beautiful Blanche Ingram and her mother Lady Ingram. Rochester receives another unexpected and not wholly welcome guest. Mason, the guest, is severely injured one night. While Rochester fetches a doctor, Jane is left to take care of Mason in the North Tower. Once again strange sounds from the North Tower precede the incident. While looking after Mason, Jane is startled by loud noises from the other side of the door in the North Tower. Episode ThreeeditJane receives a visitor from her troubled past. Bessie informs her of her aunts illness and the request to see Jane before she dies. Jane asks Mrs. Reed why she always hated her niece. Mrs. Reed replies that it was because her husband had loved Jane more than his own children, even calling out for her on his deathbed. Jane also learns from her aunt that she has an uncle. This uncle requested to take care of Jane when she was still a child. Her aunt misinformed the uncle and told him that Jane died. Unlike her aunt, Jane is able to forgive Mrs. Reed on her aunts dying bed. Away from Thornfield Hall, Jane realizes with more clarity that Thornfield has indeed become a home for her, something she never had before. However, the rumours of an upcoming marriage between Blanche Ingram and Mr. Rochester immensely disturb her. Watch The Purge Online. Is she to leave her beloved Thornfield In an attempt to find out about Janes real emotions, Rochester constantly teases Jane so that she finally reveals that she loves not only Thornfield Hall but Rochester as well. As these romantic feelings are shared by Rochester, he proposes to Jane and she accepts with joy. Two days before the marriage Janes wedding veil is ruined. Even her seeing a shadow of a tall woman in her rooms is, according to Rochester, half dream, half reality. At the wedding, however, Jane finally learns of Rochesters wife Bertha living in the North Tower. Insanity runs in Berthas family and as a result she was locked up for the safety of herself and others. This information is revealed by Richard Mason, who turns out to be Berthas brother. Rochester insists that he still loves Jane and offers to live with her as brother and sister but Jane leaves Thornfield in the night. Episode FoureditJane is left penniless and without any hope. She succumbs and lies down on the moors to die. She is, however, rescued by the clergyman, St John Rivers, who takes her home and nurses her back to health with the help of his two sisters. Jane, however, seems to have lost her memories. Jane is told by St John that she has inherited some money from her uncle and that they are also related. St John Rivers also informs Jane of his knowing of her past, including Thornfield Hall. Jane cannot come to terms with the marriage proposal from St John Rivers or the prospect of living abroad as missionaries. As she begins to hear Rochester calling her name, Jane immediately knows that she belongs to Thornfield and Rochester. On her return she finds a weakened and blind Rochester and a burnt down Thornfield. Jane is also told of the circumstances surrounding the fire and Rochesters blindness. He was injured while trying to rescue his wife Bertha, who did not survive. Rochester recognizes Jane upon hearing her voice and is very happy to have her back. The two are married and the entire family Rochester, Jane, Adele, St. John Rivers sisters, two children presumably Rochester and Janes offspring, and the dog Pilot gather in the garden to have their portrait painted. Because St. John is away on his mission, he is painted to the side of the portrait. Differences from the noveleditWhile for the most part a faithful retelling of the novel, the screenplay does contain minor deviations. These include the reduction of time devoted to the first third Lowood School and the final third St. John of the novel. The middle of the novel is instead developed and a few scenes from the novel are compressed or moved to different times and places in the narrative. The scenes surrounding Janes flight from Thornfield until her regaining of health are treated as a brief flashback sequence Many pages of text were condensed into a passage of a few minutes length. Additional scenes were created for the screenplay which underscore the passionate natures of Jane and Rochester a thematic point implied but not spelled out in the novel. One of the more significant plot changes occurs during the gypsy sequence as Rochester hires a gypsy rather than portraying one himself. Rochester also uses an ouija board as a supplement to this game, a scene which was written specifically for the screenplay. For a full length summary of Charlotte Bronts novel, see Jane Eyre plot summary. DistributioneditThe worldwide premiere outside of the United Kingdom was in Spain. The production appeared on Antena 3 on 1 January 2. Jane Eyre was shown on Masterpiece Theatre on most PBS stations compressed into two hours each over two nights, on 2. January and 2. 8 January 2. Jane Eyre was rebroadcast on 3. December 2. 00. 7 and 6 January 2. It was the final broadcast of Masterpiece Theatre before WGBH retooled the classic anthology series into Masterpiece. RTP2 in Portugal premiered the series on 2. September 2. 00. 8, 1. It also aired on RTS2 Serbia and HTV2 Croatia. Critical receptioneditLucasta Miller states in The Guardian that, The new BBC version shows that it is. Jane Eyre TV Movie 1. While this is not the worse adaptation it did have its flaws which may keep the Jane Eyre fans cringing. Although shortened, I thought that the editing was reasonable. I didnt mind most the scenes they cut. I did find the updated dialogs annoying at times, because it often obscured the real motivations for the characters actions. I think that the writers of the screenplay were a bit uncomfortable with the religious undertones to Janes goodness and for her leaving Edward. Now I think that Ms. Morton did not understand her character at all. She plays the scene where she first learns who Edward is in a very haughty way. She seems to think that Jane is some feminist archetype, bold and sassy. Jane, because of years of oppression at Lowood knew her place yet, was so good, she answered Edwards questions truthfully. In a way Jane of the book was like a bird in a cage, it is only after finding that Edward wanted her to truly be free to be herself that she spoke more freely in his presence. He freed her. not a popular modern outlook but the book was written some time ago. Jane only speaks up as the story progresses because of Edwards goading her, and her own desire to finally have a voice. Miss Morton also make some rather unusual facial expressions, she smiles when she hears she will meet the elusive Mr. Rochester. why. Weird. It is like this Jane read the book and knew what was going to happen next. Yikes. Hinds Rochester at first felt spot on, moody. I would have fled, if I were Jane, because with all that yelling I would have been afraid of a man like that. I have seen him in the film Persuasion and found him wonderful. Another cloying aspect to this production is the general lightness of Thornfield. I guess I prefer a somewhat dark and gloomy place that hints at the horror that burdens Mr. Rochester. but on this note I will say this is a personal preference of mine. Others may find the scenery and set decoration more fitting and proper than previous versions. Did I hate this productionNo. I think it does flow nicely. It has its high point in showing the passion. I also appreciate every telling of my favorite story. I do suggest that if you want to see a dark and mysterious version. Orson Wells, or a more accurate version try the one with Timothy Dalton.