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What happens when Jane wakes up the next morning in her bed?
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?
Who tries to cheer Jane up by bringing her favorite tart and book?
What does Jane describe about John's bullying?
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.
Jane is unhappy about going to school.
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What does Jane overhear Ms. Reed and the servants discussing?
What does Jane overhear Ms. Reed and the servants discussing?
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Who is introduced as a character in Chapters 2 and 3?
Who is introduced as a character in Chapters 2 and 3?
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What do Chapters 2 and 3 reveal about Jane's relationship to the Reeds?
What do Chapters 2 and 3 reveal about Jane's relationship to the Reeds?
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What does the storm in Chapters 2 or 3 symbolize?
What does the storm in Chapters 2 or 3 symbolize?
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What becomes apparent about Mrs. Reed's hypocrisy?
What becomes apparent about Mrs. Reed's hypocrisy?
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What is significant about the Red Room?
What is significant about the Red Room?
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List some themes found in Jane Eyre.
List some themes found in Jane Eyre.
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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.
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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.
