An introduction to 'Jane Eyre': Analysing an unseen extract

When reading an unseen extract, use the information you are given to make predictions about the text. When thinking about how something is presented, it can helpful to imagine yourself describing it to someone else. The red-room from ‘Jane Eyre’ is presented as a grand, mysterious and isolated room. ‘Jane Eyre’ is a novel about a young, isolated girl who grows up, facing challenges along the way. Jane meets a wealthy man (Mr. Rochester) and falls in love with him but mystery and darkness seem to follow the couple.