Jane Eyre Chapters 1-10 Flashcards
Bildungsroman
story where someone ages through the whole story
elements of a gothic novel
supernatural, mystery, imprisoned women, heroine faces danger, romantic reconciliation
What is Jane’s situation in the Reed household?
treated like an outsider because they see her as an obligation
What does Mr. Lockwood tell Jane?
she should go to school - Lowood Institution
What is Lowood like?
cheap, bad quality food, cold, poor living conditions
Who does Jane meet when she’s younger?
Helen: another girl
What is the difference between Helen and Jane?
- Helen: outgoing, spiritual, religious, talks about death all the time, thinks that she will meet God when she dies
- Jane: fiery
What happened after Mrs.Temple left?
Jane realized that she didn’t want to stay at Lowood anymore
Who replied to Jane about the job advertisement?
Mrs. Fairfax
What makes Jane cry at the beginning of the novel?
she will never escape their abuse
What do the kids do to get exercise?
march in the Garden
Despite the kids being miserable, what do they get at Lowood?
an education
Why doesn’t Jane stay and teach at Lowood?
Mrs.Temple left & the fairy told her to leave
What job does Jane apply for?
governess
What job does Jane want?
something meaningful, work with old people
What do we know about a governess?
they are smart, treated better than servants but not as well as the family
