Jane Eyre Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What happens when Jane wakes up the next morning in her bed?

She is comforted by Mr. Lloyd and stays in bed all day.

Who tries to cheer Jane up by bringing her favorite tart and book?

John

Mr. Lloyd

Bessie (correct)

Ms. Reed

What does Jane describe about John's bullying?

She expresses that it feels like having no family and wishes to leave Gateshead.

Jane is unhappy about going to school.

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What does Jane overhear Ms. Reed and the servants discussing?

They are talking about her parents, and Jane learns that Ms. Reed is happy for her to leave. Signup and view all the answers

Who is introduced as a character in Chapters 2 and 3?

Mr. Lloyd. Signup and view all the answers

What do Chapters 2 and 3 reveal about Jane's relationship to the Reeds?

It answers questions about her relationship with the Reeds and her isolation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the storm in Chapters 2 or 3 symbolize?

It reflects Jane's emotions and the frightening reality of her isolation. Signup and view all the answers

What becomes apparent about Mrs. Reed's hypocrisy?

It is evident in her breaking the promise she made to her husband. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the Red Room?

It is a cold, decorated room amidst a storm where someone has died, representing Jane's isolation. Signup and view all the answers

List some themes found in Jane Eyre.

Love, family, independence, social class, social roles, feeling vs judgment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Summary of Chapter 3

Jane wakes up in her bed, feeling comforted by Mr. Lloyd, and remains there throughout the day.
Bessie tries to lift Jane's spirits by bringing her a favorite tart and a book.
Jane reflects on her experience in Gateshead, feeling bullied by John Reed and longing for a sense of family and belonging.
Mr. Lloyd suggests that Jane should attend school, believing that it would be beneficial for her; Jane agrees.
Overhearing a conversation between Mrs. Reed and the servants, Jane learns that Mrs. Reed is relieved about the prospect of her leaving Gateshead.

Characters Introduced

Mr. Lloyd: A character who shows support for Jane, suggesting school as a positive alternative for her.

Jane's Relationships

Explores Jane's relationship with the Reed family, emphasizing her isolation and mistreatment while living at Gateshead.
The storm in the story parallels Jane's emotional state, highlighting her feelings of fear and isolation as she confronts societal expectations and her emerging identity as a woman.

Mrs. Reed's Hypocrisy

Mrs. Reed's character reveals hypocrisy, particularly as she breaks a promise made to her deceased husband regarding Jane's treatment.

The Red Room

Represents gothic elements, fitting the style of the era in which the book was written.
A cold, ominous room associated with death and despair, symbolizing Jane's profound isolation and her sense of not belonging.

Themes

Themes explored include love, family, and individual independence.
Social class distinctions and societal roles, as well as the conflict between feelings and societal judgment, are also significant themes in the narrative.

Description

Explore the key themes and events of Chapter 3 in 'Jane Eyre' with these flashcards. This chapter highlights Jane's struggles and her desire for a better life. Engage with the text as Jane learns more about her past and her future options.