Teacher’s notes

LEVEL 3

PENGUIN READERS Teacher Support Programme

Becoming Jane
Sarah Williams and Kevin Wood also there, but Tom arrives late. Mr Austen makes a speech about Henry’s return and Cassandra’s future visit to her brother Edward and his wife to help them when their child is born. Jane reads one of her stories of two young people who had to wait for their marriage. Obviously it’s about Cassandra and Robert. Tom thinks the story is childish, and this upsets Jane. Chapter 5: Tom sees Jane in the forest. Jane is still offended about Tom’s comment on her writing. Tom suggests she read his favourite book, The History of Tom Jones. Tom thinks Jane is an interesting young woman. Chapter 6: At Basingstoke Dance, Mr Wisley steps on Jane’s foot. Jane dances with Tom three times rather than only twice. Henry warns Jane about Tom’s reputation. Chapter 7: Jane meets up with Tom at a country fair. Mrs Austen doesn’t think Tom is a suitable husband for he will not be able to provide well for the family. Chapter 8: Mr Wisley finally has a chance to propose to Jane, but she tells him she can’t marry without love. Jane’s parents think love is desirable but money is indispensable. Lady Gresham also insists that Jane should accept the proposal at once. Jane learns that Tom’s feelings for her are also very strong. Chapter 9: Eliza conspires to visit Tom’s uncle in London: The Comtesse de Feuillide and ‘her cousins’ are visiting Jane’s brother, Edward, and planning to stop in London on the way there. In this way, Tom can introduce Jane to Judge Langlois in order to get his blessing for their marriage. In London Jane starts to write a story, which later becomes Pride and Prejudice. Chapter 10: The Judge receives a letter saying that Jane is from a poor family. He doesn’t want them to marry. Jane insists that they can still marry, but Tom says he has a family to think about. Heartbroken, Jane leaves London. Chapter 11: Jane comes back home with her sister Cassandra.