The quotation comes from Jane Eyre Chapter 19
Quotation: “You could scarcely find me one. If you knew it, you are peculiarly situated: very near happiness; yes, within reach of it. The materials are all prepared; there only wants a movement to combine them. Chance laid them somewhat apart; let them be once approached and bliss results.”
Context: Jane defied the old woman by saying your statement was applicable to " almost any one who you knew lived as a solitary dependent in a great house". But she rejoined that her words were specific to Jane.
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Hi everyone. I don't quite understand the bold part. i try to interpret it as below. Is it correct?
They (=the materials, or more specially, Jane and Mr. R) chanced to be laid somewhat apart; Just let them be approached a single time, and then bliss result will come.
Quotation: “You could scarcely find me one. If you knew it, you are peculiarly situated: very near happiness; yes, within reach of it. The materials are all prepared; there only wants a movement to combine them. Chance laid them somewhat apart; let them be once approached and bliss results.”
Context: Jane defied the old woman by saying your statement was applicable to " almost any one who you knew lived as a solitary dependent in a great house". But she rejoined that her words were specific to Jane.
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Hi everyone. I don't quite understand the bold part. i try to interpret it as below. Is it correct?
They (=the materials, or more specially, Jane and Mr. R) chanced to be laid somewhat apart; Just let them be approached a single time, and then bliss result will come.
Thank you for your explanation. Jane called the words "enigmas". I'd say I agree.