Religion

• "He is a good and a great man, but he forgets, pitilessly, the feelings and claims of little people, in pursuing his own large views." (about St John) 


  "good and great man" --> dedicated to his (missionary) workDespite his admirable qualities, he exhibits a lack of empathy and compassion"In pursuing his own large views" --> His ambitions and goals take precedence. Sees Jane primarily as a tool for his own ambitions, pressuring her to marry him; willing to sacrifice her happiness and autonomy to fulfill his own mission --> male domination; women's needs are subordinated to men's
• St John --> is outwardly virtuous and noble, but his disregard for the feelings and autonomy of those around him underscores the pervasive nature of patriarchal power dynamics

  St John's religious zeal is stronger than his compassion for the feelings of others
• "It is far better to endure patiently a smart... than to commit a hasty actions"

  "the Bible bids us return good for evil" 


  -Helen is accepting and patient when receiving punishments, she believes in authority and wants to improve herself

  -Helen behaves in a mature manner and she summarises the Bible's message of "turning the other cheek": Helen refers to the Bible's teachings and how it impacts on her behaviour and daily life

  -enduring punishment as a dutiful, Christian woman- virtues are being taught to Jane
• Mr Brocklehurst --> is mean, vindictive and is patially a megalomaniac
• "By dying young I shall escape great sufferings... I have faith; I am going to God" -Helen