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What does Jane Eyre assert about her identity with the quote, “I am no bird, and no net ensnares me”?
She is
independent
and
strong-willed
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What does Jane mean by saying, “I am a free human being with an independent will”?
She sees herself as
autonomous
and equal to
men
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How does Jane's statement, “I don’t think sir, you have the right to command me,” reflect her character?
It shows her
strong will
and
intelligence
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What does Jane imply when she says, “He is not of their kind. I believe he is of mine”?
She feels a connection with
Rochester
despite class differences
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What does the quote, “When we are struck at without reason, we must strike back again very hard,” reveal about Jane's character development?
It shows her initial
vengefulness
and
later growth
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What does Jane mean by saying, “Wherever you are is my home”?
Her love for
Rochester
makes her feel secure
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What does Jane express when she states, “I care for myself”?
She is
self-sufficient
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What does the repetition of “liberty” in “I desired for liberty; for liberty I gasped; for liberty I uttered a prayer” signify?
It
emphasizes
Jane's
strong desire for
freedom
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How does Jane challenge societal assumptions with the quote, “Do you think because I am poor, obscure, plain and little that I am soulless and heartless”?
She defies
negative stereotypes
about her
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What does Jane mean by saying, “I am not an automaton, a machine without feelings”?
She asserts her
humanity
and emotions
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What does Jane assert when she says, “‘I am not an angel,’ I asserted; ‘and will not be one till I die”?
She refuses to conform to
unrealistic
ideals
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What does Jane mean by “It seemed as if an invisible bond had burst”?
She feels liberated after confronting
Mrs. Reed
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What does Jane express with “You have my full and free forgiveness”?
Her character development and
Christian
values
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How does Jane describe her feelings towards Rochester with “He stood between me and every thought of religion”?
Her
love
for him overshadows her
faith
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What does St John Rivers imply with “God and nature intended you for a missionary’s wife”?
He believes
Jane's
duty is to marry him
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What does Helen mean by saying, “You think too much of the love of human beings”?
She criticizes
Jane's
focus on
revenge
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What does the gypsy fortune teller suggest about Blanche Ingram's intentions towards Rochester?
She implies Blanche loves him for his
wealth
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What does Rochester's abrupt stop in “Goodnight, my-” signify?
His
possessive feelings
for
Jane
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What does Jane mean by “To tell me that I had already a wife is empty mockery”?
She feels deceived by
Rochester's
past
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What does Jane imply with “a hand of fiery iron grasped my vitals”?
She feels intense
emotional pain
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How does Rochester's threat in “Jane! Will you hear reason? Because if you won't, I'll try violence” reflect societal norms?
It shows
male dominance
in their relationship
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What does Jane mean when she says, “I scorn your idea of love”?
She rejects
St John's
view of love
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What does Jane's statement about her aunt reveal about her character?
She is asserting her
independence
and
authority
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What does the repetition of “I” in Jane's declaration signify?
Her growing sense of
autonomy
and
empowerment
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What are the key themes present in the quotes from Jane Eyre?
Independence
Social class
Love
Religion
Character development
Gender roles
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How does Jane Eyre's character evolve throughout the novel?
From a submissive girl to an
independent woman
Develops a strong sense of
self-worth
Learns to balance love and moral duty
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