Sometimes Jane does not explicitly express her feelings, however, Dickinson’s ideas in “I dwell in possibility” can help elucidate Jane’s emotions. The first line of the poem “I dwell in possibility-” (1) can be used to describe Jane’s inner feelings towards her status in society. Rather than being labeled as a governess, Jane wishes to be in the same social level as Mr. Rochester. Jane wants to escape the social norms of reality and live through the thought of being able to enjoy life with Mr. Rochester without having to be ashamed of her class. But because she is classified as a servant, she becomes jealous of Blanche’s status. Jane believes that although Blanche may be physically beautiful, she is nothing more than a pretty face. She even begins to question why Mr. Rochester would consider marrying her. She thinks of Blanche negatively, “but her mind was poor…she was not good; she was not original..” (352). Jane dwells upon the idea that Jane herself can be a possible candidate to wed Mr. Rochester.

In lines 2-4,“A fairer House than Prose-More numerous of Windows-” allow me to make a connection with how Jane has never had a stable “home.” Throughout Jane’s childhood, she has never felt a sense of belonging. She was not welcomed in Mrs. Reed’s household, nor did she feel the warmth in Lorwood. In her first days in Thornfield, Jane felt as if Thornfield was no different. It was a place where she will soon leave.
“Superior-for Doors-” (4) can be interpreted as a different door to each stage of our lives; a door that leads to a new chapter in Jane’s life. After getting to know Mr. Rochester, that thought of leaving has changed. She becomes infatuated with him and wants to stay. She wants to settle down in Thornfield, with Mr. Rochester. “The spreading wide my narrow Hands To gather Paradise-” (11-12), can be interpreted as Jane’s ability to escape the cold reality and enjoy the beautiful things her imaginative world has to offer.