In what way does Thornfield Hall differ from the Castle of Otranto, Udolpho, and the Convent of St. Clare ?
Correct answer: C. It is the scene of redemption for the Byronic hero.
- A. It is the scene of violence.
- B. It is the scene of sexual transgression.
- C. It is the scene of redemption for the Byronic hero.
- D. It serves as a kind of prison.
Explanation
Unlike many earlier Gothic castles and convents, Thornfield becomes the setting in which Rochester’s moral pride is broken and his relationship with Jane is ultimately renewed. It therefore functions as a place of redemption for the Byronic hero.
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