Jane Eyre Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Who is Helen Burns?

Student that Jane befriends; takes harsh treatment from Ms. Scratcherd.

Who is Mrs. Scratcherd?

Teaches history, grammar, harasses 'Burns'.

What is Lowood School's main way to discipline the first?

neglect

Who is Miss Temple?

<p>A kind teacher at Lowood, who treats Jane and Helen with respect and compassion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Helen seem Christ-like to Jane?

<p>Helen is humiliated and physically injured but endures unjust persecution without complaint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jane's opinion of the way Helen reacts to mistreatment?

<p>Jane tells Helen how she should furiously resist such unjust treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Helen's explanation for why she turns the other cheek to her mistreatment?

<p>It's her belief in a beautiful afterlife that gives her hope and patience to endure suffering in this world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane observe about Helen's intelligence?

<p>Helen appears to be one of the brightest students in the class who answers for the most difficult questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Helen admire about Jane that she herself lacks?

<p>Jane has the ability to pay careful attention during lessons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Helen feel it is difficult for her to concentrate and pay attention in class?

<p>She spends too much time daydreaming about her home in Deepden, Northumberland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Relationships

  • Helen Burns: Jane's friend at Lowood School; known for enduring harsh treatment from the authority figures, particularly Ms. Scratcherd.
  • Mrs. Scratcherd: A teacher at Lowood School who subjects Helen to harassment while teaching subjects such as history and grammar.
  • Miss Temple: A compassionate teacher at Lowood who treats Jane and Helen with kindness and respect, contrasting with Mrs. Scratcherd's approach.

Themes of Endurance and Resilience

  • Neglect as Discipline: Lowood School employs neglect as a primary method of discipline, reflecting a harsh educational environment.
  • Christ-like Qualities of Helen: Helen’s ability to endure humiliation and suffering without complaint positions her as a Christ-like figure in Jane's eyes, embodying patience and resilience.

Perspectives on Treatment

  • Jane's View on Helen's Endurance: Jane expresses strong disapproval of Helen's passive reaction to mistreatment, advocating for a more fervent resistance against injustice.
  • Helen's Philosophy: Helen believes that her faith in a beautiful afterlife provides her with the hope necessary to bear and endure worldly suffering.

Observations of Intelligence and Focus

  • Helen's Academic Abilities: Helen is recognized as one of the brightest students, capable of answering the most challenging questions posed in class.
  • Jane's Attention to Lessons: Jane possesses the capability to focus intently during lessons, which garners admiration from Helen, who feels she lacks this ability.
  • Helen's Daydreaming: Helen struggles with concentration due to her tendency to daydream about her home in Deepden, Northumberland, indicating a longing for comfort and familiarity amidst adversity.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 of 'Jane Eyre' with these flashcards. Each card features key characters and concepts, focusing on important themes of friendship, discipline, and compassion in the Lowood School. Perfect for studying literature and character analysis.

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