Direst address to the reader, shows certainty. She is now an independent woman that is no longer subservient to Mr R. As Mr R is now blind, he is now dependent on her. GENDER/LOVE
1 of 5
"He is not to them what he is to me"
Jane realises the similarities between her and Mr R despite gender difference and social difference. The first time we see Jane relating to someone else. LOVE
2 of 5
"You are under obligations to Mrs Reed: she keeps you"
Reminded of her worthlessness constantly, even by family which is supposed to be unconditional love.Treated as if she is an object. SOCIAL CLASS
3 of 5
" It is as natural as that I should love those who show me affection, or submit to punishment when I feel it is deserved"
Displays Janes belief in "an eye for an eye". Contrasts with Helen Burns (who she is with at this point) who praises forgiveness. MORAL
4 of 5
"if she were a nice, pretty child, one might compassionate her forlornness; but one really cannot care for such a little toad as that."
Ms Abbot: suggests that life may have turned out differently for Jane if she was prettier. APPEARANCE
5 of 5
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Jane realises the similarities between her and Mr R despite gender difference and social difference. The first time we see Jane relating to someone else. LOVE
Back
"He is not to them what he is to me"
Card 3
Front
Reminded of her worthlessness constantly, even by family which is supposed to be unconditional love.Treated as if she is an object. SOCIAL CLASS
Back
Card 4
Front
Displays Janes belief in "an eye for an eye". Contrasts with Helen Burns (who she is with at this point) who praises forgiveness. MORAL
Back
Card 5
Front
Ms Abbot: suggests that life may have turned out differently for Jane if she was prettier. APPEARANCE
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