Women In The Patriarchal Society

Question 1

Abbot and Bessie discussing Janes appearance as they take her to the red room

Answer 1

‘Bessie, when she heard this narrative sighed and said “Poor Miss Jane is to be pitied, too, Abbot”
“Yes,” responded Abbot “if she were a nice, pretty child one might be compassionate in her forlornness; but one really cannot care for such a little toad as that’

Question 2

Jane Eyre speaking with Mr Rochesters about Jewels

Answer 2

“Oh, sir!-never mind jewels! I don’t like to hear them spoken of. Jewels for Jane Eyre sounds unnatural and strange: I would rather not have them”