... of 5 and then followed by the passing of the two oldest Bronte siblings, no doubt affected both authors works. The most obvious example of this affect is Charlotte's depiction of Lowood, compared to her experiences at Cowan Bridge. Helen Burns plays a strong maternal role in Jane's life, just as Charlotte's oldest sister, played in hers. Charlotte's bitterness towards the ... school where two of her siblings passed away is very evident in her portrayal of Helen's death at the school. This essay will attempt to show that because of the time period they grew up in, and their own family ex...

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