Mr Brocklehurst

• “Stony stranger“


  Sibilance relays a hidden message about his persona is almost deceitful.
• “My interrogator“ 


  the possive pronoun he takes pleasure in harassing them
• “Like a carved mask“


  It simile usually A carved mask is a physical object often used in ceremonies or performances. It's typically rigid and expressionless this literal meaning to Mr. Brocklehurst could suggest that he presents a fixed and unyielding persona, possibly lacking genuine emotion or empathy.Figuratively, as a "carved mask" implies a lack of authenticity or depth. Masks hide one's true emotions or intentions.In the case of Mr. Brocklehurst, this could suggest that he is not transparent in his actions or motives. He may be hiding behind a facade of righteousness or authority
• Context: Mr Brocklehurst is based of William Carus she used him to satirise evangelical Christians in 19th century as her father was an anglican preacher.He is presented as a hypocrite show of superficial show of religion extreme calvinist.
• “ A black pillar “


  Metaphor shows he strong and domineering the colour black is unforgiving represent him.
• “ Here in an evangelical charitable establishment “


  Adjective and noun “ charitable establishment“ are almost comical
• “punish her body to save her soul; if needed is such salvation is possible for this girl“


  juxtaposition of “save” “punish“ creates a shark contrast theirs an uncertainty “if” show he doesn’t believe any of the girl will see heaven. The unspecific language of “this girl“ dismisses Tone show her lack of care.
• “My mission is to modify in these girls lust of flesh ;to teach them to clothe themselves with shame , facedness and sobriety.” 


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