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Yes, I just finished reading Jane Eyre for the hundredth time. Don't judge me.
I've drawn Jane quite a few times before, but for some reason I've not drawn Mr. Rochester, which is kind of odd considering that he's my favourite of all the Byronic Heroes in Gothic Literature. So, as a result of that thought, here he is...with Jane.Β
Those of you who have read the book as many times as I have (meaning you've probably lost count), you'll recognize this scene as the proposal scene in which Mr. Rochester confesses his love for Jane and asks her to marry him. Being the sensible girl she is, she says yes and then a storm strikes and splits the oak tree that they stand under in half. This is one of the biggest symbols in the book as it foreshadows what's to become of their relationship and signifies the double life that Edward leaves.
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beautiful composition 
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Thanks! Again, Jane is a tough character to adapt on a visual level, as is Rochester, but I have my own visions of them.
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One of my favourite books and wonderful illustration to it)
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Oh the best scene! Really who doesn't love this scene! And the birds echoing their posture! I love you take on Rochester! Damn it now i wish I had my copy with me! Hmm maybe seek out the 2006 version and give it a watch till i can re-read the novel again!
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Thank you very much! It is a gorgeous scene, isn't it?Β The 2006 version is definitely worth watching, namely for its gorgeous cinematography and the chemistry between Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens.
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This is beaauuutiful. I love it. I couldn't judge you for rereading Jane Eyre that many times! It's an amazing book.
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Thank you very much! It's actually my favourite book and my mother keeps on mocking me for reading it so many times (even though it was she who introduced me to it).Β
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It's one of my favorites as well, along with Le Fantom de l'Opera. 
Jane is pretty much one of the best female literary role models out there.
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I could never judge for reading Jane Eyre that many times, that whole story is so wonderful, it's like Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast put together, but better!
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It is a wonderful book and a brilliant combination of the two stories, but for me there was always something very personal about it that I think even readers today can relate to. I know I did.Β
Thank you!
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I absolutely know what you mean, yeah.
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