This is one of my most favorite versions of this story, Cynthia! I will confess I haven’t read the book, but as a film, this story comes across really well in this adaptation. 🙂

Hi Amirah! Thanks so much for coming back and looking at this after you watched the film. I’m so glad you enjoyed this adaptation. I feel like the 80s version is REALLY good too; I don’t love everything about the ’96 version, and agree Hurt is FAR from my personal favorite Rochester. (Note to casting directors, you could have found ANYONE superior! ;D) But my most least favorite is the A&E film, which ironically, was my aunt’s favorite. Anyway, like you I still have need of seeing the 2006 adaptation too! Here’s hoping we both can see it soon – and welcome to the Jane Eyre fan club! I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey through the rest of the versions out there.

Oh, yes! I remember that scene now. Thanks, Elinor. I do like the 80s miniseries, and if the 2006 adaptation is the latest BBC version, I have yet to see that! I need to re-watch all of the others I own too. 🙂

It’s near the ending in the book. Jane and Rochester sit on a tree stump and she describes the garden to him. There are a few parallels. It’s a kind of reversal of roles, with her having most of the power this time. The tree, the fact that she allows him to believe that she loves St John to provoke jealousy, mistrust of happiness and finally an accepted proposal. It is in the 80’s version and the 2006 version but under a living tree in the former and on a picnic blanket in the latter. I think that the recent movie ends shortly before this scene would have happened. : )

Remind me, what is the mirroring scene, Elinor!? I’m ashamed to admit I’m drawing a blank. (Or which adaptations include it?)

Glad this is your favorite scene too; I found this particular adaptation scene gorgeous! And would love to see the 2006 miniseries. Alas, it’s ridiculously overpriced on Amazon right now. I’m still determined to see it somehow and look forward to discovering its unique beauty.

Yay for Timothy Dalton Rochester fans! I do enjoy the 80s miniseries and haven’t watched it in far too long.

Thanks so much for reading and the comment, Elinor. 🙂

I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one, Faith! It’s tough NOT to keep going, especially if it’s one of our most favorite films! I’m glad to hear you like the emotion in this film too. It comes off less “passionate” as some of the other Jane Eyre adaptations I’ve seen, but something about it is gorgeous; and I love how it ends with Jane’s simple “awaken.” So poignant.

I love the emotion in this film! And I know what you mean by re-watching the whole movie. I have done that so many times when writing a review… I only plan to watch one scene, and then I’m lost. Lol.