Jane Eyre Chapter 29 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How does St. John Rivers assess Jane's situation?

Looks to her like she's a civil woman that got into a fight with her friends and left them.

What does Jane state about the prejudices people practice?

Jane thinks that prejudiced people all have one thing in common: they are uneducated and it's in your own mind prejudices can grow at a rapid rate. The more educated you get, the less likely you are to be prejudiced.

What does Hannah tell Jane about the Rivers family?

Hannah tells Jane about their father who recently passed away and their mother who passed away before the father. The father had a good deal of money but lost it due to trusting someone. The two sisters are governesses and the brother is a local clergyman who has decided to become a missionary.

Why is Jane able to comply without resentment when Diana orders her to leave the kitchen and sit in the parlor?

Jane follows Diana's order because she trusts Diana at first sight and feels a connection, as if she has known them her whole life. Signup and view all the answers

How does St. John contrast with Rochester? What similarity is there between them?

Jane says that St. John is classically good looking and Rochester isn't, but both are restless and intense. Signup and view all the answers

What is St. John's offer to Jane? How does she respond?

St. John offers Jane the chance to stay as long as she needs and to help her find a job, as he knows many people. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Jane's friendship with Mary and Diana Rivers.

Jane says they are smarter than her, which is why she enjoys talking to them. They offer her books, and she comes alive thinking of them. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane describe Mary's and Diana's lives as governesses?

She feels bad that they can't do more and that they have to teach very basic things despite being capable of much more. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Jane's relationship with Mary and Diana's brother, St. John.

Jane is close with the girls but not really with St. John; she always feels like she's never getting to know his personality. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane describe St. John's sermons?

He is extremely elegant, delivers with force, and seems to come from a place of disappointment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jane Eyre Chapter 29 Study Notes

St. John Rivers perceives Jane as a refined woman who has had a conflict with her acquaintances, suggesting a sense of detachment from her past.
Jane reflects on the nature of prejudice, connecting it to a lack of education, and believes that more enlightened individuals are less likely to harbor prejudices.
Hannah provides background on the Rivers family, mentioning the loss of their father and the consequences of misplaced trust in a financial venture. The sisters work as governesses, while their brother is a local clergyman who aspires to be a missionary.
Jane willingly follows Diana's request to leave the kitchen for the parlor, driven by an instant trust and sense of familiarity she feels towards Diana, despite her typical resistance to authority.
St. John contrasts with Rochester in physical appearance; he is conventionally attractive, while Rochester is not. However, both exhibit a restless and intense nature.
St. John offers Jane a place to stay and assistance in finding employment, utilizing his connections as a clergyman.
Jane admires Mary and Diana Rivers for their intelligence, enjoying engaging conversations with them and feels revitalized by their company and the books they offer.
Jane senses a hint of regret regarding Mary and Diana's roles as governesses, as they possess greater capabilities yet are limited to teaching basic subjects.
While Jane maintains a close friendship with Mary and Diana, she finds it challenging to connect with their brother, St. John, feeling a lack of insight into his character.
Jane describes St. John's sermons as both eloquent and powerful, reflecting an underlying sense of disappointment and earnestness in his delivery.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Chapter 29 of 'Jane Eyre'. Explore key concepts, character assessments, and the nature of prejudice as discussed by Jane. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of the text.