Victoria's Blog by Victoria Li https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r Blog on Jane Eyre for AP Lit en-us 2021-02-09 18:03:53 UTC 2021-04-29 02:28:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Reading Ch. 1-10: 2/11 vli2021_3 https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1195287446 While reading about the abuse that Jane had endured during her time with the Reed Family, I could not stop thinking about how traumatic her experience was to be continuously physically abused, emotionally neglected, gas lit by authority figures, and more. Her personality and responses to future interactions have been influenced from the trauma that she received, in addition to the expectations of behavior for women. 

There are lines within the first couple of chapters that indicate the good behavior that Jane had maintained during her stay to survive within a household that treats her with such a negative manner. 
Enduring this level of terrible behavior, especially as a child is bound to have greatly affected the development of her brain as well. There are moments of escapism mentioned where she tries to escape her current situation. 

The way that Charlotte Bronte had narrated this book and the amount of details that reveal more about Jane's personality and desires is absolutely fascinating and well-written.]]> 2021-02-12 04:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1195287446 Connections to Jane: "Anne with an E" vli2021_3 https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1196055888 Jane reminds me of Anne from "Anne with an E" with her vivid imaginations and will-power through an abusive living place. Both of the girls are orphans and the children and the authority figures around them have discouraged them continuously by limiting the resources for reading and exploration of their own minds. 

When Jane was in the Red Room and her imagination got the best of her when she thought of Mr. Reed's ghost, was similar to one of the episodes of Anne where she became incredibly frightened easily due to a story she told/heard earlier on in the day.

There is an incredible amount of imagery and illustrative language that integrates within their thoughts, and there is so much that they can share to others. Their view of life, despite any dreary circumstances, is incredibly inspirational for the people around them.
They are equally blunt, while freezing and fawning in response to any threat.

They are still quite different individuals though due to their opportunities and circumstances. ]]> 2021-02-12 11:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1196055888 Reading Ch. 11-19: 2/22 vli2021_3 https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1231992641 "'I suppose,' thought I, 'judging from the plainness of the servant and carriage, Mrs. Fairfax is not a very dashing person: so much the better; I never lived among fine people but once, and I was very miserable with them. I wonder if she lives alone except this little girl; if so, and if she is in any degree amiable, I shall surely be able to get on with her! I will do my best: it is a pity that doing one's best does not always answer. At Lowood, indeed, I took that resolution, kept it, and succeed in pleasing, but with Mrs. Reed, I remember my best was spurned with scorn. I pray God Mrs. Fairfax may not turn out a second Mrs. Reed; but if she does, I am not bound to stay with her: let the worst come to the worst, I can advertise again. How far are we on our road now, I wonder?" (Bronte 100).

When I was reading this section, I reflected on how, once again, the experiences during one's childhood may impact your interactions with other people. In Jane's case, Mrs. Reed's behavior toward Jane during the earlier years of her life have built her expectations of people and what to anticipate, fearing that she may have to endure the same terrible ridiculing and treatment. 

In the last couple of lines, it shows how Jane luckily has more freedom and has the capabilities to escape from a possibly abusive situation. She has more control as an adult and after her time at Lowood, and she has options she can think through this time rather than being controlled by her superior.

Additionally, I found it interesting that we only know about Mrs. Fairfax and the little girl during this time, while we find out about Mr. Rochester later on. This level of secrecy is an element that adds to this Gothic Literature. It does make you wonder what other secrets will be unveiled later on in the book about Thornfield.
]]> 2021-02-23 15:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1231992641 More Crossovers with Anne? (Spoilers) vli2021_3 https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1419145112 I was not sure whether I would continue comparing Jane Eyre with Anne from Anne with an E; however, one of the thoughts I had during this section was that during Anne's first few days with the Cuthberts, Anne feels like it is necessary to prove her worth through how hard working and capable she is. Her overeagerness would sometimes disrupt the quality of her work. 

Additionally, Jane's encounter with the traveler and choosing to help him instead of just resturning was an interesting choice. Anne had wanted to Aunt Joshephine's party that was in the middle of the winter to ease the boredom of the winter. Anne tried bringing her friend, who couldn't go because of his responsibilities. A similar level of lies/trickery occuring for an ease of boredom and learning more about another life in both case. Fairly different, but there are some similarities. This is quite similar in Jane's case because of the repetitiveness and lack of entertainment after a couple of months in Thornfield.]]> 2021-04-15 01:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vli2021_3/u60pkke87tnerz4r/wish/1419145112