The spirited young orphan, Jane Eyre, begins her journey in the home of her uncle and heartless aunt. She is soon sent off to a charity school where she finds cruelty once again. When she decides to work as a governess for the rich but moody Rochester, she enters a world of locked doors and strange happenings. Here in this house of hidden secrets she finds unexpected happiness, but only for a short time. Tragedy returns, forcing her to leave Rochester's home and face a hostile world. Will she ever find the true love and independence she is looking for? The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to explore and expand the cultural and historical aspects associated with the story. The volume also provides a recording of some parts of the text.