Jane Eyre Comprehension Questions:
Chapters 5-8
1. The religious attitudes of Helen Burns and Mr. Brocklehurst differ. With
which view does Jane want her readers to agree or sympathize? Give
examples from the text for support.
2. How do Miss Temple and Helen Burns affect Jane’s attitudes about life?
Give examples to support your ideas.
3. Describe the harsh living conditions at Lowood. What message does this
send about the life of orphaned children? Does this make a statement
about the people who run organizations that provide care for others?
Explain. Do you see any connection to Charlotte Bronte?
4. Explain how the weather is again used to ascertain mood.
5. Examine the following passage: “If people were always kind and
obedient to those who are cruel and unjust, the wicked people would
have it all their own way: they would never feel afraid, and so they
would never alter, but would grow worse and worse.” Do you agree with
this viewpoint? Why/why not? Explain how it is applicable in today’s
society.
Jane Eyre Comprehension Questions:
Chapters 5-8
1. The religious attitudes of Helen Burns and Mr. Brocklehurst differ. With
which view does Jane want her readers to agree or sympathize? Give
examples from the text for support.
2. How do Miss Temple and Helen Burns affect Jane’s attitudes about life?
Give examples to support your ideas.
3. Describe the harsh living conditions at Lowood. What message does this
send about the life of orphaned children? Does this make a statement
about the people who run organizations that provide care for others?
Explain. Do you see any connection to Charlotte Bronte?
4. Explain how the weather is again used to ascertain mood.
5. Examine the following passage: “If people were always kind and
obedient to those who are cruel and unjust, the wicked people would
have it all their own way: they would never feel afraid, and so they
would never alter, but would grow worse and worse.” Do you agree with
this viewpoint? Why/why not? Explain how it is applicable in today’s
society.