Monday, September 10, 2007

Jane Eyre "AI" Pages 69-83

Page 72: Jane is in school and trying her hardest to make a good name for herself and to be liked by those she viewes as respectable. We see Helen being punished for obscure reasons and Janes frustration at this. Jane is willing to do almost anything for people she loves. Also Helen is sick and it seems she might die soon, everyone is worried about her.
Page 75: Mythology allusion, they dined as if on "nector and ambrosia" which was traditionally reserved for the gods. Jane is so happy now with her new friends she is god-like in her blessings. But like the gods aren't perfect, neither is Jane's happyness, something traumatic is sure to happen soon.
Page 82: Helen dies with Jane right next to her. Not as tragic as it could've been, at least they spent the night together. Helen has almost convinced Jane of a heaven and hell and a higher power. It will be Helens death that is ultimately Jane's salvation. It is Helens perspective on the afterlife that will shape how Jane lives her life.

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