Jane Eyre Influences

Gateshead

GATESHEAD

• Bessie treated Jane kindly, telling her stories and singing to her
• Mrs. Reed treated her cruelly, giving her a house rather than a home
• John Reed abused Jane, leaving her to blame and scaring her for life
• Georgiana and Eliza treated Jane unkindly throughout her childhood
• Mr. Lloyd provided Jane with an alternative upbringing at Lowood

Lowood

Lowood

• Helen was Jane's best friend who helped her forgive her enemies
• Mrs. Temple treated Jane with respect and compassion, but left Jane
• Mr. Brocklehurst was the cruel master that accused Jane of being a liar
• Ms. Scatcherd was a sour and mean teacher who was cruel to the girls
• Mary Ann was a friend to Jane after Helen died

Thornfield

Thornfield

• Mrs. Fairfax was kind to Jane, but did not approve of her marriage
• Mr. Rochester made Jane feel special, but lied to her, leaving her hurt
• Grace Poole allowed Bertha to escape, and cause Jane nightmares
• Bertha was ultimately the reason Jane left Thornfield
• Blanche caused Jane to feel jealous, but also looked down on Jane

The Rivers House

THe Rivers House

• The Rivers took Jane off the street
• They gave her a place to stay
• At first, Hannah would not let Jane into the house

JANE ERYE

• she had ten percent at each place
• at times she had low self-esteem, but was strong
• she allowed herself to be free and make her own choices