Jane Eyre Graphs

Positive and Negative Experiences in Gateshead

Why these percents match

• Mrs.Reed provided Jane a home, but didn't treat her humanely
• John never treated Jane well and often bullied her
• Georgiana and Eliza didn't acknowledge Jane and isolated her
• Bessie was strict, but compassionate to Jane at times.

Lowood Positives and Negatives

Why percents match

• Brocklehurst provided the school for Jane, however, he was cruel and punished her
• Helen was a good companion to Jane, even though Helen pushed her kindness away at first
• Mrs.Temple was the nicest teacher to Jane and believed her when she said she wasn't lying
• Mrs.Temple inspired Jane to become a governess

Thornfield Positives (Negative next)

Thornfield Negatives

Why percentages Match

• Rochester was the greatest positive and negative effect
• Rochester became Jane's love interest, but betrayed her trust with Bertha
• Blanche's existence allowed Rochester to open up to Jane more by learning about her
• Blanche was rude to Jane and often made her jealous
• Adele at first, was only interested in dancing and showing off (cont.)

Cont.)

• Adele warmed up to Jane and was soon Jane's best student
• Fairfax lied to Jane about Bertha, however, she was the first Jane met at Thornfield
• Fairfax was very kind to Jane and showed little rudeness
• Grace Poole kept Bertha locked away at the expense of her own image so Jane wouldn't know
• Grace often scared Jane with the believe she was Bertha so Jane avoided her.

Cont. 2)

• Bertha was the influence of Jane's leave
• She was the truth that was kept from Jane and let her know a bit more about Rochester
• Bertha was insane and scared Jane, but she brought Jane and Rochester closer by attempting to kill him

The Rivers (Positives)

The Rivers (Negative)

WHY PERCENTAGES MATCH

• Diana and Mary became great friends to Jane and serve as role models to her
• Rosamond provided money for the school Jane taught in even though she is not in close contact with her
• Hannah, the maid, didn't trust Jane at first and almost shunned her, but soon grew used to her and respected her
• St.John was a serious man who questioned Jane's identity, but he looked for a job for her to take and told her of her fortune