Mrs Reed Flashcards
1
Q
Figure of injustice and hypocrisy
A
Religious hypocrite willginenss to sin against a child out of jealousy
Jealousy over husbands care for orphan Jane = lack of charity and love
2
Q
Oppressive Victorian patriarchal values
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Spoils daughters
Pays most attention to son
- coddles despite violent behaviours
Blindness to his faults symbol men privilege over women
3
Q
Static character
Maturity is illuminated by ..
A
Inability to grow beyond resentment to Jane
Shows how much Jane has grown and changed
On her deathbed Jane sincerely forgives and wishes her peace even is hated be her
Provides closure on janes butternews and anger - no longer holds power over her life
4
Q
Calls Jane “ evil “ “godless “
A
Yet lies to John eyre to deprive Jane of inheritance
