Why does Brontë choose such a simple sentence to begin the last chapter? Why did she omit the imagery which is interwoven throughout the whole novel? (Consider what reaction most readers will have to the statement.)

In a well-developed paragraph or two, explain why you think Charlotte Brontë might have chosen to end her novel this way. What effect did she hope to achieve? Include specific details or quotes from the text to support your position.

When you feel you have answered the question thoroughly, submit your work by saving the file, creating a digital photo, or scanning the document, and then uploading it for your teacher to grade. The assignment is worth 18 points, and it will be graded using the following rubric.

	Exemplary	Proficient	Unsatisfactory
Comprehension	Clearly explains the story's ending and articulates a compelling case for Bronte's approach.	Clearly explains the story's ending and makes a reasonable case for Bronte's approach.	Shows difficulty explaining how the story ended and why it might have ended that way.
Analysis	Argument is well-stated and supported thoroughly with evidence from the novel.	Argument is well stated but needs more support or evidence from the novel.	Argument is difficult to follow and includes no or very little evidence.
Interpretation	Reasons and evidence and other ideas are all smoothly and logically connected.	Most ideas are smoothly and logically connected.	Few ideas are smoothly or logically connected.
Writing Skills & Mechanics	No errors in grammar, sentence structure, or spelling.	Minor, grade-appropriate errors in grammar, sentence structure or spelling.	Mechanical errors strongly affect readability