... a heterogeneous thing, opposed to them in temperament, in capacity, in propensities; a useless thing, incapable of serving their interest... (page 13- 14). Living with Mrs. Reed and her family makes Jane feel as if she is a prisoner, unable to develop her sense of self or feel a sense of belonging. For the ... opportunity to leave is presented to her, she takes it. Mr. Brocklehurst, from Lowood School, comes to speak to Jane about attending his school. When Mrs. Reed asks is she can send Jane to him Mr. Brocklehurst decides that Jane is worthy of attending, "Madam, you may. I shall sen...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

... of a number of small families such as the Finch's, the Cunningham's and the Ewells. Within the town, exists a racist and prejudiced society. For example, Mrs Dubose shouts racist comments at Jem and Scout as they walk by and Tom Robinson is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit but because he ... (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, Mrs Reed sees Jane as an "actress" (P.13) and a liar. She says to Jane "this violence is all most repulsive" (P.13) and this further reinforces .....

• Word Count: 5125
• Approx Pages: 21
• Grade Level: High School

... her Jane would not have 2 been able to live. John was the one who said, "you are a dependent- (Ch.1), and Jane was a true dependent on Mrs. Reed. In chapter three, Bessie sings a ballad that describes the orphan's life as well. The ballad speaks of orphans' loneliness and sad life. At the end ... explain that it will not take money and fortune to get into heaven but that "God is a friend to the poor orphan child- (Ch. 3). Under the care of Mrs. Reed, Jane's aunt, Jane is treated as though she is a "wicked and abandoned child- (Ch. 4). Her "father had been a poor clergyman- (Ch. 3) and .....

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• Grade Level: High School

... him, a man is worth something". Jane's catachrestic charm and value is embodied for the first time. John is the first object that Jane strikes back with. Then comes the next----Mrs. Read, a cold-blooded aunt who considered herself Jane's benefactor. When they quarreled, the little girl cut her down to size declaring aloud what she thought about the woman: "I am not ... Burns and Miss Temple who taught Jane important and difficult lessons of tolerance and endurance of suffering. Therefore, when Jane was asked to see the dying Mrs. Reed, she did not hesitate. She also called Mrs. Reed aun...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

... to lose your husband and then raise a child that is not yours and who does not match your mannerisms. Jane later explains that she had 'nothing in harmony with Mrs Reed or her children' This reference to harmony is something that appears in both novels and this probably relates to the fact that in order to have a successful, strong relationship ... bonds between Tamora and Lavinia in Titus Andronicus are forged from hatred and deceit. Even the antipathy between Jane and Mrs Reed cannot come close to the venom exhibited by Tamora for the pure and gentle daughter her sworn enemy. Ind...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... , her uncle kindly adopted her as his own child. Unfortunately, he died following her parents leaving her with his cruel wife Mrs. Reed and her children. When John, a son of Mrs. Reed, threw a book to Jane and they both started fighting. Mrs. Reed accused Jane to fight back her son by sending her into the "red-room", a room where uncle Reed ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 20
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... is too much and the reward too little. The family treats Jane terribly. Their disregard and contempt is widely apparent and outwardly shown to the young Jane. Not only does Mrs. Reed treat Jane with disgust but her children as well show Jane no sympathy or kindness. The children treat Jane as a servant and not as a contemporary. "What do you want ... the farm- (58). In each of the stories the despise that is felt is based on jealousy. Hindley hates Heathcliff because his own father revered Heathcliff more than him. Likewise Mrs. Reed was jealous of Jane's mother who was closer to Mr. Re...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

... , when Jane is put into the red room after her quarrel with Ms. Reeds, the maid Bessie says, you ought to be aware, Miss, that you are under obligations to Mrs. Reeds: she keeps you: if she were to turn you off, you would have to go to the poorhouse (Bront, 6). This warning from Bessie informs the readers that Janes situation ... ...

• Word Count: 2590
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School