Jane Eyre: Assisting Georgiana and Eliza Reed

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Why does Jane initially delay her departure from Gateshead after Mrs. Reed's funeral?

She wants to ensure the Reed family estate is properly settled before leaving.
Mr. Rochester requests she remain to handle condolences from family friends.
She is ordered to stay longer by Eliza Reed, who needs assistance.
Georgiana Reed pleads with her to stay until she can leave for London. (correct)

What motivates Eliza Reed to retreat into seclusion and busily prepare for a significant departure?

She is organizing Mrs. Reed's personal belongings to be donated to charity.
She is planning a secret elopement to avoid family expectations.
She is preparing to take up a position as a governess in another household.
She is joining a religious house on the Continent to pursue a spiritual life. (correct)

What is the underlying reason for Jane's compliance with Georgiana's 'feeble-minded wailings' during her extended stay at Gateshead?

Jane secretly enjoys the opportunity to exert control over Georgiana.
Jane fears retribution from the Reed family if she abandons Georgiana.
Jane recognizes that their shared grief creates a bond needing her support.
Jane acknowledges the temporary nature of their interaction. (correct)

How does Jane Eyre internally react to Eliza Reed's stated intention to join a religious order?

She remains indifferent and silently believes the vocation suits her well. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Jane's reflection that she has never experienced the sensation of 'returning home'?

It underscores her lifelong sense of displacement and lack of familial belonging. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane's dream featuring Miss Ingram closing the gates of Thornfield symbolize in the context of her anxieties?

Her fear of being permanently excluded from Mr. Rochester's life and affection. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane choose to walk to Thornfield from Millcote despite the availability of transportation?

She prefers the solitude and reflection afforded by the walk. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What internal conflict does Jane experience upon first seeing Mr. Rochester at the stile?

She battles to suppress her overwhelming emotional response and maintain composure. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Rochester's statement, 'Thornfield as my home—would that it were my home!' reveal about Jane's feelings?

Her longing for belonging and connection with Rochester. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane describe her emotional strategy for coping with the knowledge of Mr. Rochester's impending marriage upon her return to Thornfield?

She suppresses her feelings and focuses on enjoying the present moment. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is notably absent from the preparations at Thornfield Hall that causes Jane to question the certainty of Mr. Rochester's marriage?

There is no communication with the Ingram family or visits to their estate. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Analyze the deeper significance of Mr. Rochester's interactions with Jane upon her return, despite his engagement to Miss Ingram.

He is drawn to her genuine nature and finds comfort in her presence despite his external obligations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane mean when she states that after seeing Mr. Rochester again she, 'strangled a new-born agony—a deformed thing which I could not persuade myself to own and rear—and ran on'?

She suppressed newfound painful feelings to continue towards Thornfield. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from Jane's reflections on Eliza and Georgiana's futures, specifically Eliza becoming a nun and Georgiana marrying a wealthy man?

Jane accepts that both women have made choices aligned with their personalities and values, even if unconventional. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reader meant to understand from the line, 'You would be strangely incredulous if you did doubt it,' was my mental comment. 'I don’t doubt it.'?

Jane is hurt, but she believes that Mr. Rochester will marry Miss Ingram. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane mean when she states about Mr. Rochester, '...your sternness has a power beyond beauty.'?

His strong and imposing character is more attractive than physical beauty. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the setting of Jane's return to Thornfield, specifically the description of the evening and the landscape, contribute to the atmosphere?

It is a metaphor for Jane's internal state: hopeful yet uncertain. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What prompts Jane to say, 'Thank you, Mr. Rochester, for your great kindness. I am strangely glad to get back again to you: and wherever you are is my home—my only home.'?

She felt an involuntary, overpowering compulsion to reveal her true feelings. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the relationship between Jane and Mrs. Fairfax?

They have a friendly, but not overly intimate relationship. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Jane asking when she prays, '...that we might not be parted far or soon...'?

That she, Adèle, Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rochester are not separated. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What complex theme is subtly emphasized through the contrast between Eliza's decision to enter a convent and Georgiana's marriage to a wealthy man?

The limited options available to women in Victorian society for achieving security and independence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by Mr. Rochester when he says to Jane upon her return to Thornfield, '...go up home, and stay your weary little wandering feet at a friend’s threshold.'?

Jane is being welcomed back to Thornfield by a 'friend'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is ironic about the phrase Mr. Rochester uses, '...prête à croquer sa petite maman Anglaise' given the fact that Adèle is French, and Jane is English?

Jane is more like a teacher than a mother to Adèle. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase, 'A fortnight of dubious calm succeeded my return to Thornfield Hall.' suggest?

Jane is calm on the surface, but suspects that something may be amiss. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred by Mr. Rochester when he says, '...whether she won’t look like Queen Boadicea, leaning back against those purple cushions.'?

Miss Ingram will look majestic in the carriage. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane describe her joy as she travels as headstrong and blind?

She is aware Mr. Rochester is not hers but deludes herself into happiness. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Analyze the potential psychological implications of Eliza Reed's decision to join a convent.

It is a desperate attempt to find solace and escape from unresolved emotional turmoil and societal pressures. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying theme conveyed through Jane's observation of the haymakers returning home as she approaches Thornfield?

The sense of community and belonging that Jane lacks in her own life. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the imagery of a 'fire lit, an altar burning behind its screen of marbled vapor' in the west contribute to the scene's overall significance?

It is a metaphor for the hidden truths and underlying emotions that Jane is about to uncover. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane's description of her feelings when seeing Mr. Rochester again at the stile align with the broader themes of the novel?

It highlights the conflict between passionate love and the constraints of social expectations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Contrast Jane's return to Thornfield with her previous returns to Gateshead and Lowood.

The return to Thornfield is bittersweet, tinged with hope and anxiety, unlike the purely negative experiences of her past. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mr. Rochester's question, 'What the deuce have you done with yourself this last month?' significant?

It suggests he genuinely missed her and was curious about her well-being. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is revealed about Jane's character through her interactions with Mr. Rochester upon her return, particularly in her responses to his teasing and banter?

She is capable of holding her own in intellectual exchanges and expressing her opinions with wit and honesty. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the lack of explicit wedding preparations at Thornfield, combined with Mr. Rochester's continued kindness towards Jane, suggest about his true feelings and intentions?

He is conflicted about his impending marriage and still harbors feelings for Jane. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane mean when she says, 'I used to look at my master’s face to see if it were sad or fierce; but I could not remember the time when it had been so uniformly clear of clouds or evil feelings.'?

Jane is happy that Mr. Rochester seems to be in a good mood lately. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the fact that Georgiana Reed made 'an advantageous match with a wealthy worn-out man of fashion'?

Georgiana is continuing the family tradition of marrying for money. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who is Mr. Gibson?

Georgiana's uncle who invites her to London and oversees family matters after Mrs. Reed's death.

Georgiana's feelings towards Eliza

Georgiana sought sympathy, support, and aid from Jane, but Eliza offered none of these, causing Georgiana distress.

Eliza's plans

Eliza plans to join a religious house near Lisle to study Roman Catholic dogmas and consider taking the veil.

Eliza's opinion of Jane

Eliza believes living with Jane is better because Jane is self-sufficient and doesn't burden others.