Helen burns

• Jane’s friend Helen burns at Lowood serves as a foil to Mr Brockelhurst as well as Jane. She respects powerful christian values stressing tolerance and acceptance. Helen holds quintessential passive Victorian women values to endure which higlights Jane’s headstrong character. Parallel between Jane and Helen as they live the same life but see it different however Helen is not oblivious to the injustices but believes injustice is found in Gods ultimate judgment .
• “ It’s far better to endure patiently a smart which nobody feels but yourself than commit a hastily action …. The bible bids us to return good for evil“ 


  the comparative adjective “better“ show she endures with Christian values. Jane latter take this value on when she become governess. The adverb stress how Helen view this as important
• “ I was no Helen Burns” 


  The noun of Helen burns show Jane view her as an angel in the cruel wicked world and has a sense of admiration for her.
• “ composed, though grave she stood“ 


  The juxtaposition of "composed" and "grave" in the quote creates a sense of contrast, highlighting the complexity of Helen's character. While "composed" suggests a sense of tranquility and self-possession, "grave" implies a seriousness and solemnity.composed, though grave she stood" may also carry symbolic and thematic significance. Helen's composed demeanor in the face of gravity reflects themes of resilience and inner strength. Despite the seriousness of her situation, Helen maintains her composure, embodying a sense of dignity and grace.
• “you are too impulsive, too vehement“ 


  repetition off “too” the intensifiers stresses Jane violent nature compared to Helen
• “ we must all die one day“ 


  Modal verb “must” show Helen view life as temporary and not something to be attached this death imagery juxtaposes to Jane as she believes “I must keep in good health and not die“
• “ she lifted her eyes …. a martyr, a hero “ 


  The mention of Helen as "a martyr, a hero" carries symbolic significance. Martyrs and heroes are both archetypal figures associated with sacrifice and courage. By describing Helen in this way, the quote elevates her character to a symbolic level, suggesting that she embodies virtues such as selflessness and bravery her willingness to endure suffering for the greater good
• “God is my father; God is my friend;I love him : I believe he love me“ 


  By expressing her deep faith and love for God, Helen is characterized as a devout and spiritually-minded individual. Repetition of God show her deep faith and love for their spiritual connection. Helen's expression of love for God and belief in His love for her reflects her unwavering faith and trust in divine providence. This theme of faith and love resonates throughout the novel, as characters grapple with questions of spirituality and moral guidance.
• “By dying young I shall escape suffering. I had no qualities or talents; I should of been continually at fault“


  In the Victorian era kids were treated as 2nd class citizens and the adverb “continually“ she blaming her self
• “ inscribed with her name and word resurgam “ 


  "Resurgam" is Latin for "I shall rise again," often used on gravestones to symbolize the belief in resurrection or renewal after death. This symbolism suggests that Helen's memory and spirit will endure beyond her physical death, embodying themes of hope, resilience, and eternal life.When the book was published their was a cholera outbreak 400 children died with un-named grave at orphanages however as Helen is named show her importance
• “I’m very happy Jane and when you hear I am dead you must be sure not to grieve ; theirs nothing to grieve about“
• “ are you going home?” “ yes, to my long home - my last home“