Jane Eyre

Chapter 3-4 questions :

1. How does Bessie react to Jane’s departure for school?

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2. Describe the conditions at Lowood school. 

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3. What does Miss Temple do that is against the rules but makes life easier?  Why does she do it?

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4. What does Jane learn from Helen about Lowood School?

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5. What does Miss Temple do that makes the students happy?

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6. Who is Miss Scatcherd?

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7. What prompts Jane to start up a conversation with Helen?

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8. Why can’t Helen wash her fingernails?

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9. What is Helen’s attitude toward Miss Scatcherd?

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10. Describe Helen.  What does Jane think about her?  What does Helen think about herself?

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11. Does Jane agree with Helen’s beliefs?

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12. What does Mr. Brocklehurst say to Miss Temple about the burnt porridge?

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13. What do Mr. Brocklehurst’s daughters look and act like?  What is ironic about Mr. Brocklehursts lectures
on hair and dress?

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14. What is unfair about Mr. Brocklehurst’s teatment of Jane?  What is her punishment?

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15. What does Helen say to comfort Jane after Mr. Brocklehurst makes her stand on the stool?

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16. Miss Temple and Helen Burns serve as mentors for Jane. Helen has the more thoughtful and lasting effect.
Describe Miss Temple.  What does the name "temple" suggest?

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17. Mr. Brocklehurst, the head of Lowood school, believes that hardship builds strong character.  What is your
opinion of this point of view?

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