i haven't read jane eyre. victorian novels tended to be quite wordy. those bastards had to describe just everything, so i am generally reluctant to assault their pages.
that said, wuthering heights, by charlotte bronte's sister emily, is one of the best books ever.
but to analyze word for word? maybe they're trying to counteract the effects of ADD-inducing diets and teach people to pay attention to details. or maybe it's just some sadistic fuck who doesn't want to spend time preparing his lessons.
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