At one point in the essay, Dickens' refers to passing by the toll keeper, who was inside counting money and had a warm fire. For historical reference, this blog shares some of London's history of toll keepers, who lived in small houses at the corner…

Differerent book covers of the Moonstone

A series of pictures revealing the real origin of a Moonstone which is really a common mineral named adularia because it was mined in Mt Adularia, in Swizerland. It is a feldspar with pearly and opal looking rocks. It has been revered for thousands…

Professor Signh gives a description of Said's "Oreintalism"

This article discusses Charles Dickens as a pioneer of promoting the profession of social work. Through the effective power of his fictional narrative, he has been able to spark emotion within his readers, shedding light upon the lives and conditions…

The following article is about the typical cottages and farms of the rural lower class. The article describes their drab exterior and damp, unsanitary conditions. Compare this to the considerably more well-built and lavish dwellings of the rural…

This article should help to put into perspective some of the references to money in Jane Eyre. Also, as we have discussed, Jane’s social class, as a governess, is somewhat ambiguous. I think the article may help to convey this idea:


The article…

This is a photo of the famous Charles Dickens.