Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Jane's quote showing her independence
Jane's quote showing her independence
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me
What Jane rejects when she asks 'Do you think I am an automaton?'
What Jane rejects when she asks 'Do you think I am an automaton?'
Being emotionless or submissive
Rochester's description of Jane
Rochester's description of Jane
My sympathy—my better self
Theme explored through Rochester's guilt
Theme explored through Rochester's guilt
Forgiveness
St. John Rivers' key characteristic
St. John Rivers' key characteristic
Cold, lacks passion, driven by duty
St. John: 'Reason, and not feeling, is my...'
St. John: 'Reason, and not feeling, is my...'
guide
Helen Burns' way to overcome hate
Helen Burns' way to overcome hate
Kindness, not violence
Source of Helen Burns' calmness
Source of Helen Burns' calmness
Faith in the afterlife
How Bertha Mason is portrayed
How Bertha Mason is portrayed
Mad and dangerous
What Bertha represents in Victorian society
What Bertha represents in Victorian society
Fears of uncontrolled passions
What Mrs. Reed's cruelty reflects
What Mrs. Reed's cruelty reflects
Class distinctions in Victorian society
Jane to Mrs. Reed: 'I am glad you are no...'
Jane to Mrs. Reed: 'I am glad you are no...'
relation of mine
Mr. Brocklehurst's key character trait
Mr. Brocklehurst's key character trait
Hypocritical
How Mr. Brocklehurst misuses religion
How Mr. Brocklehurst misuses religion
To control girls whilst living in luxury
What Adele Varens reminds Rochester of
What Adele Varens reminds Rochester of
His past mistakes