Describe Thornfield Hall. [NU: 2015]

‘Thornfield Hall’ is the great house in Charlotte Brontë’s (1816–1855) “Jane Eyre” (1847). It is the home of Mr. Rochester. Jane works there as a governess. Thornfield is a place of beauty, mystery, and secrets. It changes Jane’s life forever.

A Place of Beauty and Comfort: When Jane first sees Thornfield, she feels happy. The house is large and beautiful. It has gardens, wide rooms, and old furniture. Jane says,

“Thornfield is a fine old hall, rather neglected of late years perhaps, but still it is a respectable place.”

A Place of Mystery and Secrets: Though lovely outside, Thornfield hides secrets. Jane hears strange laughs and cries at night. She wonders who makes them. She says,

“It