Jane Eyre: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Jane mean by 'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me'?
What does Jane mean by 'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me'?
She asserts her independence
When Jane asks 'Do you think I am an automaton?', what does she demand?
When Jane asks 'Do you think I am an automaton?', what does she demand?
To be seen as a person with feelings
How does Rochester view Jane when he says 'You are my sympathy—my better self'?
How does Rochester view Jane when he says 'You are my sympathy—my better self'?
As his moral guide
What does St. John mean by 'I am cold: no fervour infects me'?
What does St. John mean by 'I am cold: no fervour infects me'?
He lacks passion
What guides St. John Rivers according to his own words?
What guides St. John Rivers according to his own words?
Reason, not feeling
What does Helen Burns believe about overcoming hate?
What does Helen Burns believe about overcoming hate?
Violence doesn't best overcome it
What does Helen's quote 'I live in calm, looking to the end' show about her?
What does Helen's quote 'I live in calm, looking to the end' show about her?
Strong faith in the afterlife
What does Bertha Mason represent in the novel?
What does Bertha Mason represent in the novel?
Victorian fears of uncontrolled passions
How is Bertha depicted when described as draining blood from hearts?
How is Bertha depicted when described as draining blood from hearts?
Like a supernatural creature
What does Mrs. Reed's cruelty to Jane reflect?
What does Mrs. Reed's cruelty to Jane reflect?
Harsh class distinctions
What does Mr. Brocklehurst represent in the novel?
What does Mr. Brocklehurst represent in the novel?
Hypocrisy & misuse of religious authority
Why does Adele remind Rochester of his past?
Why does Adele remind Rochester of his past?
She's the image of her mother
What theme does Brontë explore by contrasting St. John with Rochester?
What theme does Brontë explore by contrasting St. John with Rochester?
Importance of love & passion in life