AS ENGLISH LITERATURE
JANE EYRE
CHAPTER 2 - KEY PASSAGES ANALYSIS
SOME QUESTIONS
In chapter 2 of Jane Eyre, Jane has been punished for attacking John Reed. Her punishment is to be locked in the Red Room.
Comment on the presentation of Jane as a character in the extract you have been given.
Comment on the presentation of Mrs Reed, Bessie and Miss Abbot as they appear in you extract.
What is the mood and atmosphere created in this extract and how does Bronte create this mood and atmosphere?
Identify key quotations from the extract and examine closely the language features of the quotations. What effect do they have on us as readers.
Finally what social issues are raised by this chapter do you think?
