1. Compare the childhood of Jane Eyre and Scout Finch
... was prepared for horror, "shaken by nerves by agitation" (P.12), she thought that the gleam of light was a "herald of some kind of vision from another world" (P.12). Jane cries out in terror, but her aunt believes that she is just trying to escape her punishment, and ignores her pleas. At this point, ... velvet, silk and fur" (P.64). Her slate accidentally slips from her hand and falls on the floor. Mr Brockelhurst sees this and remembers Jane as the new girl. He does not see this as an accident and calls her a "careless girl" (P.64) and orders her to come forward. He humiliates her in ....
- Word Count: 5125
- Approx Pages: 21
- Grade Level: High School