Jane Eyre 6- Imagery

"I turned in the direction of the sound, and there, amongst the romantic hills, whose changes and aspect I had ceased to note an hour ago, I saw a hamlet and a spire. All the valley at my right hand was full of pasture- fields, and corn fields, and wood; and a glittering stream ran zig-zag through the varied shades of green, the mellowing grain, the sombre woodland, the clear and lunny lea. Recalled by the rumbling of wheels to the road before me, I saw a heavily laden waggon labouring up the hill, and not far beyond were two cows and their drover." (Jane Eyre, 287)

Throughout "Jane Eyre", Charlotte Bronte makes extensive use of imagery; sometimes dedicating a page or more to sensory details. This use of imagery sets a clear scene for the reader, wrapping the reader in the story and including them in Jane's world, making them present in the story. This technique draws the reader in and heightens the suspense, forcing the reader to wait patiently for more scenes between Jane and Mr. Rochester.
The use of imagery is another way for the reader to get inside Jane's head. Through the imagery, the reader can observe exactly what she is seeing. Because of this the reader can align themselves with Jane, feeling, touching, seeing, smelling what she is experiencing. This can help the reader to empathize with Jane, to experience her emotions in regards to her surroundings.