JE #6

“Little things recall us to earth” (186). Bronte says how the littlest things in life are often the most important--allowing one to linger and think to oneself for moments, but bringing one back “to earth” in time. Something as simple as a clock striking can be enough to end previous thoughts and move one along with her life. Jane’s “eyes and spirit seemed drawn from the gloomy house,” wanting to remain away for as long as possible but eventually seduced by such a small thing.