What does Jane Eyre Tell Us About Rich Kids?

I noticed that in Jane Eyre, the way they portray rich children is in a negative manner. The kids are rude, arrogant, greedy, and selfish. The kids almost seem to be like an analogy to me to society at large. As it becomes more spoiled, it becomes more like the rich kids in the book. Does anyone else see this?

Why did Jane decide to become friends with Helen?

Jane could have picked anybody to become friends with at Lowood, yet she picked the girl who was constantly getting reprimanded by a teacher. So why would she pick Helen and not someone else who wasn't constantly getting in trouble?

Uncle Reed supposedly could have felt kindness towards Jane Eyre as she mentions early in the book. Could this possibly be why Mrs. Reed so strongly dislikes Jane?

Why does Jane decide she wants to leave Lowood after Miss Temple leaves?

I know she really likes Miss Temple and has become fond of her as she's grown up but did she not like being a teacher there? When one of my friends left my school it didn't make me want to leave school. I don't understand why she wanted to leave once Miss Temple did.

John Eyre

is Jane ever going to go looking for her uncle John? That whole part just seemed to end with no real end.

Why do step-parents tend to be so abusive towards theur step-children? Paxton F

In stories such as Harry Potter, Cinderella, and Jane Eyre, the orphaned character stays with step-parents or relatives that treat the character very poorly, often poking into the territory of abuse. Why do would this be such a recurring theme?

Why does Bessie seemingly have two personalities?

In the chapters we have read, I noticed that sometimes Bessie is caring and affectionate towards Jane Eyre, but other times, like when she is around Abbot or Mrs. Reed, she can be harsh and cruel. Do you think she changes how she acts to impress Mrs. Reed? Or does she do it out of fear, and doesn't want to be tortured like she sees Mrs. Reed and her children torture Jane.

Why does Mr. Brocklehurst insist on the girls' looking completely plain?

When Mr. Brocklehurst comes to visit the Institution, he is very insistant that all the girls be dressed in very plain, worn clothing and that their hair must be straight and flat. Yet, when his wife and daughter come in, they are dressed in very fancy clothing and their hair is done up nice. Why does he not inforce this rule with his daughter if he does with the school girls?

Why did the conditions at Lowood Institution go unmentioned for so long?- Jacob M.

This is a question that has been bothering me as I read. I can see how a dreary setting adds interest to the book, but how were these children allowed to live under such conditions? Lowood is a place where children are punished for simple acts of being imperfect, such as forgetting to tidy their drawers, or for dropping a slate. Faculty at Lowood are reprimanded for providing proper nourishment. Mr. Brockelhurst is a rich man. He may not have enough money to support Lowood out of his own pocket, but his money means that he could influence others to make donations to the school. I am thankful that the conditions improve eventually. Looking back, why didn't the staff try to change things? Why did change take so long to arrive?

Does anyone see connections between Jane Eyre and Harry Potter? Gus

Some I've seen are that Jane and Harry were both orphans, they originally live with distant family that treats them poorly, and that they both leave home and go to an academy. Does Jane Éire remind you of Harry Potter? If so, how? GW

Why does Jane Erye enjoy being at her school more than with the Reeds? Nyah Chambers

While the Reeds treated Jane awfully they still gave her decent tasting food, good quality clothing and a warm bed, so why does she enjoy the school more?  Even though she does not feel alone at the school, does that really mean more to her than being physically healthy?

Charlotte Bronte Background.

I was wondering about some background on the author.  Where was Bronte born and where did she live during her life?  Mainly I was wondering if the school Lowood where Jane spends the majority of the first ten chapters was based on something that Charlotte Bronte encountered in her life.

Does Winter symbols mystery or Jane Eyre sad childhood.

In the beginning of the novel Bronte makes winter as the setting. Does winter symbols Jane Eyre awful childhood, or does the author want  winter to symbols the Gothic mystery.

Why is John so abusive towards Jane?

It is clear that nobody in the Reed family is very fond of Jane, but why is John physically abusive toward Jane?

Why don't the teachers stand up to Mr. Brocklehurst? -Kaylee Gill

When Mr. Brocklehurst comes back to the school all the teachers seem to be afraid and not want anything to do with him. They take blame for the food and the holes in the clothes but why don't they stand up for themselves? Why don't they demand for more food or materials to patch up the holes in the clothes?

Why does Bessie send Jane so many mixed signals?

Some days, Bessie is very kind and comforting towards Jane. Other days, she acts hateful towards her. This inconsistency of treatment doesn't seem to depend on Jane's behavior; rather, it seems very random.  -Wheatley

Why does Jane want so badly to stay with the Reeds even though they abuse her?

When given the option to leave the Reeds and live with her distant family, Jane declines. She says it's because she doesn't want to be poor but is being poor really worse than the everyday abuse?

Why did Mr. Brocklehurst say that Jane has a wicked heart for not liking Psalms verses? Sydney Oberg

Mr. Brocklehurst said that Jane has a wicked heart and that she must pray to God to change her likings toward Psalm verses. Why did he get irritated at her for not liking the book of Psalms?

Why was Jane so afraid of Mr Reed's Ghost-Emily Harms

Jane says that if Mr. Reed were there, he would treat her nicely and that his ghost should want revenge on Mrs. Reed for treating her so poorly.  Why is she so afraid to be locked in the red room with his ghost?

Why does Jane's story start at the childhood stage of her life? - Cassie Williams

What is the significance of starting Jane's story at the adolescent stage in her life?