A. Answer these questions briefly.
1.
Why was Jane miserable?
Jane was miserable because she was wrongly accused of being a liar by Mr.
Brocklehurst in front of the entire school, which made her feel humiliated,
isolated, and crushed.
2.
Who came to console Jane?
Helen Burns came to console Jane.
3.
What had Helen got for Jane?
Helen had brought Jane’s coffee and bread.
4.
Why did Miss Temple come to see Jane?
Miss Temple came to see Jane to comfort her and to give her a chance to defend
herself against the accusations made by Mr. Brocklehurst.
5.
What had Mrs. Reed done?
Mrs. Reed had locked Jane in the red room (a dark and haunted chamber) as
punishment and later sent her to Lowood Institution, where she also spread
false accusations about Jane being ungrateful and a liar.
6.
Why was Mrs. Reed supposed to take care of Jane?
Mrs. Reed was supposed to take care of Jane because her late uncle (Mrs. Reed’s
husband) had made her promise to raise Jane as one of her own children before
he died.
B. Answer these
questions with reference to the context.
1. "Helen
Burns was not here; nothing sustained me; left to myself I abandoned myself,
and my tears watered the boards."
- a. Who is the speaker?
The speaker is Jane Eyre. - b. Who is Helen Burns?
Helen Burns is Jane’s friend at Lowood Institution, a kind and wise girl who comforts Jane in her moments of distress. - c. Why did the speaker say ‘nothing sustained me’?
Jane said this because she felt completely alone and emotionally overwhelmed after being publicly humiliated by Mr. Brocklehurst. Without Helen’s support, she had no one to comfort her, and she felt abandoned. - d. What does ‘abandoned myself’ mean?
It means Jane gave in to her grief and despair, losing control of her emotions and allowing herself to cry uncontrollably.
2. "Jane, you
are mistaken—probably not one in the school either despises or dislikes you;
many, I am sure, pity you much."
- a. What was Jane mistaken about?
Jane was mistaken in believing that everyone at Lowood despised or disliked her after Mr. Brocklehurst’s accusations. - b. Who is the speaker here?
The speaker is Helen Burns. - c. Why did the speaker think that people pitied Jane?
Helen believed that many people at Lowood pitied Jane because they could see she was unfairly treated and misunderstood. They may have looked cold toward her temporarily, but their true feelings were sympathetic. - d. Which school is the speaker talking about?
The speaker is talking about Lowood Institution.
3. "To me,
Jane, you are clear now." She kissed me, and still keeping me at her side,
where I was well contented to stand, she proceeded to address Helen Burns.
"How are you tonight, Helen?"
- a. Who is ‘she’ here?
‘She’ is Miss Temple, the superintendent of Lowood Institution. - b. What does the speaker mean by ‘to me, Jane, you are clear now’?
Miss Temple means that she now believes Jane is innocent and has been wrongly accused of lying. - c. What did Jane do to be ‘clear’?
Jane defended herself by truthfully telling Miss Temple the story of her sad childhood, including the incident in the red room, which convinced Miss Temple of her innocence. - d. What was wrong with Helen?
Helen was unwell; she had a cough and pain in her chest, which suggests she was suffering from an illness (likely tuberculosis, as hinted in the novel).
C. Answer these
questions.
1.
Describe how Jane felt before Helen came to see
her.
Jane felt completely devastated and abandoned. She was overwhelmed by
grief, weeping uncontrollably, and had lost all hope. She felt crushed by the
humiliation of being publicly accused by Mr. Brocklehurst and believed she
would never recover from the shame.
2.
Did Jane worry about people’s opinion of her? Give
reasons for your answer.
Yes, Jane worried deeply about people’s opinions of her. She believed
that everyone at Lowood despised her after Mr. Brocklehurst’s accusations. She
even said, "The eighty, I know, despise me," showing how much
she internalized others' judgments. Her desire for affection and acceptance
also reveals her sensitivity to others' perceptions.
3.
What did Helen Burns tell Jane about Mr.
Brocklehurst?
Helen told Jane that Mr. Brocklehurst was not liked at Lowood. She
explained that if he had favored Jane, people would have been jealous, but
since he had publicly shamed her, many actually pitied her in secret.
4.
What helped Jane to calm down?
Helen’s presence and words helped Jane calm down. Helen sat beside her,
offered comfort, and reminded Jane that she was not truly alone. Later, Miss
Temple’s kindness and belief in her innocence also soothed Jane.
5.
Describe Miss Temple’s attitude towards Jane.
Miss Temple was kind, fair, and supportive toward Jane. She gave Jane a
chance to defend herself, believed her story, and publicly cleared her name
after confirming her innocence. She also showed affection by keeping Jane close
to her and offering her food and comfort.
6.
What all did Jane keep in mind when she told Miss
Temple her story?
Jane resolved to be moderate and truthful. She arranged her thoughts
coherently, avoided exaggeration, and refrained from expressing bitterness or
resentment, as advised by Helen.
7.
What did Jane tell Miss Temple about Mrs. Reed?
Jane told Miss Temple that Mrs. Reed was her uncle’s wife and had been
forced to take care of her after her uncle’s death. She also mentioned that
Mrs. Reed had locked her in the red room as punishment and had sent her to
Lowood with false accusations.
8.
What announcement did Miss Temple make regarding
Jane after she heard from Mr. Lloyd?
Miss Temple publicly cleared Jane of all charges in front of the entire
school. She announced that an inquiry had confirmed Jane’s innocence, and the
teachers and students then treated Jane with kindness and respect.
9.
Why do you think Jane did not dream of food that
night? What does this tell you about her state of mind?
Jane did not dream of food because her emotional and mental state had
improved. Instead of focusing on her physical hunger (as she often did
before), she was now preoccupied with her newfound sense of belonging,
academic success, and the joy of learning. This shows she had moved from
despair to hope and ambition.
10.
What do you think would have happened if Miss
Temple had not supported Jane?
If Miss Temple had not supported Jane, Jane might have remained isolated and
emotionally broken. Without validation, she could have continued to believe
she was despised and unworthy of love. Her academic progress and
self-confidence might have suffered, and she could have struggled to find her
place at Lowood. Miss Temple’s support was crucial in restoring Jane’s dignity
and motivation.
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