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Who provides Jane with kindness by telling her stories and singing songs?
Who provides Jane with kindness by telling her stories and singing songs?
Where is Jane imprisoned as punishment for fighting with her cousin John Reed?
Where is Jane imprisoned as punishment for fighting with her cousin John Reed?
Who is the headmaster of Lowood School known for being cruel and hypocritical?
Who is the headmaster of Lowood School known for being cruel and hypocritical?
How does Helen Burns's attitude towards the school's miseries affect Jane?
How does Helen Burns's attitude towards the school's miseries affect Jane?
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What disease causes a massive epidemic at Lowood School?
What disease causes a massive epidemic at Lowood School?
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What event leads to the departure of Mr. Brocklehurst from Lowood School?
What event leads to the departure of Mr. Brocklehurst from Lowood School?
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Who is Jane Eyre's employer at Thornfield?
Who is Jane Eyre's employer at Thornfield?
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What is the cause of the mysterious fire at Thornfield?
What is the cause of the mysterious fire at Thornfield?
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How does Jane discover that Rochester already has a wife?
How does Jane discover that Rochester already has a wife?
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Where does Jane go after fleeing Thornfield?
Where does Jane go after fleeing Thornfield?
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Who proposes to Jane Eyre after she flees Thornfield?
Who proposes to Jane Eyre after she flees Thornfield?
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Why does Jane decide not to marry St. John Rivers?
Why does Jane decide not to marry St. John Rivers?
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What happens to Bertha Mason at Thornfield?
What happens to Bertha Mason at Thornfield?
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How does Mr. Rochester lose his eyesight and hand?
How does Mr. Rochester lose his eyesight and hand?
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What are the five distinct sections into which the plot of Jane Eyre can be divided?
What are the five distinct sections into which the plot of Jane Eyre can be divided?
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What obstacle prevents Jane from finding a home at Gateshead?
What obstacle prevents Jane from finding a home at Gateshead?
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Who teaches Jane Christian values at Lowood that temper her anger?
Who teaches Jane Christian values at Lowood that temper her anger?
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What character trait of Jane's causes potential obstacles to her happiness but also gives her inner strength?
What character trait of Jane's causes potential obstacles to her happiness but also gives her inner strength?
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How does Jane Eyre react to Mrs. Reed's poisonous opinion of her?
How does Jane Eyre react to Mrs. Reed's poisonous opinion of her?
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What is the immediate consequence of Jane's fight with John Reed?
What is the immediate consequence of Jane's fight with John Reed?
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Who threatens to follow Jane with a poisonous opinion to Lowood through uncompassionate doctrines?
Who threatens to follow Jane with a poisonous opinion to Lowood through uncompassionate doctrines?
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What quality of Jane’s renders her dependent on those with more power at Gateshead?
What quality of Jane’s renders her dependent on those with more power at Gateshead?
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Which character introduces Jane's fight with John Reed in the novel?
Which character introduces Jane's fight with John Reed in the novel?
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What event sparks Jane's retreat to Moorhead in the novel?
What event sparks Jane's retreat to Moorhead in the novel?
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What prompts Jane to realize she cannot rely on one person for home?
What prompts Jane to realize she cannot rely on one person for home?
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Why does Jane fear becoming Rochester's mistress and eventually leave Thornfield?
Why does Jane fear becoming Rochester's mistress and eventually leave Thornfield?
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What does St. John Rivers propose to Jane that she ultimately rejects?
What does St. John Rivers propose to Jane that she ultimately rejects?
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How does Jane gain financial independence to purchase Moorhead and create a home with the Rivers?
How does Jane gain financial independence to purchase Moorhead and create a home with the Rivers?
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What events cause Jane to reassess herself after her rescue by the Rivers siblings?
What events cause Jane to reassess herself after her rescue by the Rivers siblings?
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Why does Jane believe Rochester is her home despite the frightening undertones in their relationship?
Why does Jane believe Rochester is her home despite the frightening undertones in their relationship?
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Why does Jane refuse Rochester's marriage proposal?
Why does Jane refuse Rochester's marriage proposal?
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What motivates Jane's quest for love in 'Jane Eyre'?
What motivates Jane's quest for love in 'Jane Eyre'?
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Why does Jane reject St. John Rivers' marriage proposal?
Why does Jane reject St. John Rivers' marriage proposal?
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What does Jane fear losing if she marries Rochester while he is still married to Bertha?
What does Jane fear losing if she marries Rochester while he is still married to Bertha?
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What are the contrasting challenges Jane faces at Thornfield Hall and Moor House?
What are the contrasting challenges Jane faces at Thornfield Hall and Moor House?
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What societal critique does Jane make to Rochester in Chapter 23 of the novel?
What societal critique does Jane make to Rochester in Chapter 23 of the novel?
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Why does Jane leave Thornfield despite her deep emotional connection with Rochester?
Why does Jane leave Thornfield despite her deep emotional connection with Rochester?
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What belief does Jane challenge regarding women in Chapter 12 of the novel?
What belief does Jane challenge regarding women in Chapter 12 of the novel?
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Why does Jane consider Gateshead as not her home?
Why does Jane consider Gateshead as not her home?
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What aspect of Jane's character allows her to challenge societal norms and fight for independence?
What aspect of Jane's character allows her to challenge societal norms and fight for independence?
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What model of religion does Mr. Brocklehurst represent in the novel?
What model of religion does Mr. Brocklehurst represent in the novel?
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How does Helen Burns' mode of Christianity differ from Mr. Brocklehurst's?
How does Helen Burns' mode of Christianity differ from Mr. Brocklehurst's?
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In terms of social class, how is Jane Eyre's position at Thornfield depicted?
In terms of social class, how is Jane Eyre's position at Thornfield depicted?
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Which character in the novel embodies Christianity that emphasizes extreme self-importance?
Which character in the novel embodies Christianity that emphasizes extreme self-importance?
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How does Jane Eyre view the marriage between herself and Mr. Rochester?
How does Jane Eyre view the marriage between herself and Mr. Rochester?
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What drives Jane's decisions throughout the novel?
What drives Jane's decisions throughout the novel?
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How does the storm that splits the chestnut tree where Rochester and Jane kiss impact the story?
How does the storm that splits the chestnut tree where Rochester and Jane kiss impact the story?
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What does Bertha Mason symbolize in relation to Jane in the novel?
What does Bertha Mason symbolize in relation to Jane in the novel?
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What does Uncle Reed's connection to the red-room signify for Jane?
What does Uncle Reed's connection to the red-room signify for Jane?
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How does the Gothic imagery in 'Jane Eyre' contribute to the story?
How does the Gothic imagery in 'Jane Eyre' contribute to the story?
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