Battle of Baltimore. On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on England, then the greatest power on earth, to preserve Free Trade and Sailors' Rights.. The British, while at war with France, had interfered with U.S. trade and had boarded American ships to force sailors into service on their ships.
Themes: Childhood and children's literature, The novel 1832 - 1880. Drawing on childrenâs literature, educational texts and Charlotte BronteâbrontÃ« s own childhood, Experience Professor Sally shuttleworth looks at the passionate and defiant child Of Jane. eyre
Mr Edward Rochester is the master of Thornfield Hall and the employer of Jane Eyre. He is the guardian of Adele Varens. Personality Edit. Initially, before Jane is introduced to him, Mrs Fairfax says that she 'cannot be always sure whether he is in jest or earnest, whether he is pleased or the contrary'.