What is the main subject of this chapter concerning Jane’s new life? The routine and academic studies at Lowood.
What subjects does Jane show a natural aptitude for? French
drawing
Which teacher is Jane’s favorite and why? Miss Temple
because she is kind
How does Jane describe the conditions of the girls’ clothing? The clothes are poor
coarse
Why does Jane continue to struggle with her temper
despite Helen’s advice? She finds the injustice and cruelty of Miss Scatcherd towards Helen too much to bear.
What specific scene does Jane witness that makes her realize the extreme severity of the school’s philosophy? The practice of “cutting off” a girl’s naturally curly hair as a punishment for vanity.
Jane tells Helen that if the girls at Lowood were kind
she wouldn’t mind the hardship. What is Helen’s reply? That many of the girls are kind
What does Helen tell Jane about the philosophy of the school’s founder (implied to be Mr. Brocklehurst)? He values humility
austerity
Helen describes her own background to Jane. Where did she grow up? In a remote
wild part of the country with a kind family.
What is Helen’s view on the importance of reputation and the opinions of others? She thinks they are unimportant compared to one’s own conscience and God’s judgment.
What does Jane see in Helen that she calls a “sublime” quality? Her ability to love those who wrong her and to endure suffering with dignity.
What passage does Helen often read that reflects her faith and acceptance of death? A passage from the New Testament (implied to be Corinthians on charity).
What physical object does Jane note that Helen keeps hidden inside her dress? A Bible.
How does Jane’s friendship with Helen affect her overall experience at Lowood? It gives her a sense of belonging and purpose
making her feel less alone.
What does Jane decide about her own character by comparing it to Helen’s? That she is too passionate and resentful
and she wants to be more like Helen.
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