How does Mr. Rochester react to the news that Mr. Mason has arrived at Thornfield? a. He rejoices and runs to greet him c. He becomes angry and asks Mrs. Fairfax to escort Mr. Mason from Thornfield b. He acts indifferent and ignores Mr. Mason d. He is shaken and must sit down

The correct answer is D) he is shaken and must sit down.

Mr. Rochester reacts to the news that Mr. Mason has arrived at Thornfield in that he is shaken and must sit down.

We are referring to a moment in the novel "Jane Eyre," written by English author Charlotte Bronte, in 1847. The action takes place in Thornfield Hall and is a first-person narrative, and includes social critics to religion, society, and feminism. Jane is an orphan that works as a governess. She falls in love with his boss, Edward Rochester.

d. he is shaken and must sit down