Jane Eyre (1983)

1. Gateshead

1983-10-09

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

2. Lowood Institute

1983-10-16

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.

3. Thornfield

1983-10-23

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

4. Rochester

1983-10-30

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.

5. Guests

1983-11-06

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

7. Proposal

1983-11-20

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

8. A Secret Is Revealed

1983-11-27

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

9. Beggarwoman to Teacher

1983-12-04

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

10. Family Found

1983-12-11

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

11. Reunion

1983-12-18

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