Jane Eyre 5

• "I walked a while on the pavement; but a subtle, well-known scent -- that of a cigar -- stole from some window ... not by sound, not by sight, but once more by a warning fragrance." (p. 252)
  

From this excerpt, Charlotte Bronte's style of writing is clearly illustrated to readers. Her exceptional use of imagery appears in this description of a midsummer night. There are various cases where Bronte appeals to the five senses -- taste, smell, touch, sight, sound -- truly capturing the readers interest. The following appeals are covered: Smell - cigar, flowers, "warning fragrance." Taste - cigar, fruit-parterres. Sight - "I might be watched," "wander unseen," "now rising moon." Sound -"silence reigned." Touch - "walked a while on the pavement," "my step is swayed." The most effective type of imagery appeals to more than one sense because humans are constantly experiencing these senses simultaneously. This specific use of imagery enhances the descriptions in the novel because despite time, Jane is able to remember past moments in her life so clearly. Appealing to the senses illustrates Janes vivid memory and also allows readers to relate/understand the true, significant meaning of her life.