Revolution+Theme+Connection

Connection

The theme of revolution is present throughout __Just Jane__, because it takes place is Charlestown, SC, during the American Revolutionary War. It shows how during the war, families are sometimes split apart through bickering about issues. In this novel, Clarissa is split between her brother and her husband because they are on opposite sides. In Charlestown, there is a lot of fighting between Loyalists and Patriots. At one point, the rebels of the city start throwing things at the Prentice home because he is a known Loyalist in the city. Jane struggles between joining the Loyalist or the Patriots throughout the book.

Jane also becomes friends with people on either side of the battlefield. Peter Quincy, Cousin Hugh's apprentice, is a wild patriot. He is kind and nice to Jane. But, on the other side is Brandon Ainsley, a passionate loyalist. Brandon leaves his home because of his disagreements with his patriot father. Jane is worried and uneasy that Peter and Brandon could one day kill each other. Jane also befriends Captain Richard Fleming, of the British Army. He is the one responsible for Simon's banishment to Nova Scotia.

At one point, while staying at Rosewall, the Prenctice family and their home is under attack. After Cornwallis' surrender, Robert is still faithful to the crown. He organizes a militia and has camp at Rosewall. But, when the Patriot forces have a huge attack on Rosewall, cannonballs nearly destroyed the home. All of Robert's militiamen retreated, but Robert stayed strong and was badly injured after being hit by a cannonball. Throughout the novel, Jane has an ongoing romance with Simon Cordwyn. When Jane first arrives in Charlestown, she is intrigued by Simon and he is her schoolteacher. But, their love for eachother grows each day. But, Simon is the leader of the supply smuggling for the Continental Army. He is in charge of getting food, clothes, blankets, and weapons for the patriots. Jane does not know about this until he is put on trial for treason. He is found guilty and sentenced to banishment in Nova Scotia.

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