Jane Eyre

October 9, 1983

This dramatization begins with Jane as a neglected orphan child, unjustly punished by her aunt.

October 16, 1983

Jane's open defiance of her unjust and tyrannical aunt has led to her dismissal from Gateshead Hall. She's to go instead to Lowood School, where strict discipline is in order.

October 23, 1983

Conditions have improved at Lowood School & Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.

October 30, 1983

Happy in her new post, Jane gets on with a new pupil, Adele, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax. She also meets her new employer, Mr. Rochester.

November 6, 1983

Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.

November 13, 1983

Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.

November 20, 1983

Summoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, scene of her unhappy childhood.

November 27, 1983

Mr. Briggs interrupts the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester with the claim that the marriage cannot proceed, as Mr. Rochester has a wife.

December 4, 1983

Jane wanders the moors, poor, starving, and heartbroken, until she is rescued.

December 11, 1983

A destitute Jane has found sanctuary with the Rivers family and has a new post as teacher at the local school.

December 18, 1983

Jane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.