Jane Eyre Flashcards
How has the narrator’s role at Lowood changed?
The narrator now participates in the school day as a student, no longer as a spectator
- What does the strange relationship between Miss Scatcherd and Burns suggest about how teachers “ruled” their classrooms in Victorian times?
Teachers had total control over their students.
- What does the narrator think is unusual about Burns’s reaction to the charge of uncleanliness?
It is surprising that Burns does not explain to Miss Scatcherd that the water for washing froze during the night.
- What faults does Helen Burns attribute to herself?
She claims she is untidy, disordered, careless, forgetful, and not systematic.
- What reason does Helen Burns give to encourage Jane to forgive Mrs. Reed?
Because it is easier to live without grudges and forgiveness also ensures her salvation at judgement day.
- Which teacher does Helen particularly like?
Miss Temple.
7.Why does Helen find that there is “no merit” in being good in this teacher’s class?
Helen says it is easy to be good in her class and for that reason, it is not a test of one’s virtues.
- Describe Jane’s personality in a few sentences.
Jane is independent, has tendencies to be insubordinate, is intelligent, and observant.
- What is Helen’s criticism of Jane’s reaction to Mrs. Reed?
Helen says Jane should stop holding a grudge because life is short, the grudge makes her unhappy and everyone deserves forgiveness.
- Compare Jane’s and Helen’s reactions to mistreatment.
Jane feels she must resist those who punish her unjustly. Helen says people should love their enemies and return good for evil
Obscure
not easily seen; not generally known
Comprised
consisted of included
Sundry
various miscellaneous
Assiduity
constant care and attention diligence
Seraph
angel of the highest order
