Question

Who sets the fire in Rochester's bedroom?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bertha sneaks past a drunk Grace Poole and sets fire to Rochester's bed in the middle of the night.

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Answer 2

The Answer is:

Despite the facts, Mr. Rochester claims to the housekeepers that the fire in his bedroom was ignited by his own carelessness.

• He claimed to have slept off while his candle was still lit.
• Jane is aware that this is not true, but Mr. Rochester has sworn her to secrecy on the subject.
• Jane is persuaded that the fire was sparked by Grace Poole since the chuckle she heard before discovering the fire was attributed to her.
• She is bewildered as to why Mr. Rochester would fabricate this fake story rather than accuse Grace of the crime.
• She even wonders if Mr. Rochester and Grace Poole are or were lovers, despite Grace's "square, flat shape" and "uncomely, dry, even unpleasant face."

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