In Chapter 21 Jane returns to Gateshead. At the request of Mrs Reed, Jane revisits her childhood home but so much has changed. In a well written paragraph (6-8 sentences), explain how Jane’s return to her childhood home helps reveal the meaning of the work as a whole (theme). How has Jane changed? What events/experiences/characters helped Jane grow as a person? Explain her growth throughout the novel. Use text evidence to support your response.

Outline:

Thesis: Answer the prompt (setting and theme)

Body Paragraph:

Topic Sentence- more specific thesis

Text Evidence 1

Commentary

Text Evidence 2

Commentary

Closing sentence