Question
The novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë tells the story of Jane, starting from her beginnings as an orphan raised by Mrs. Reed, a cruel aunt. After being mistreated at her aunt’s home, she is sent to Lowood, a boarding school where she is again treated poorly. Overcoming many difficulties, including an epidemic that takes the life of one of her few friends, she succeeds and goes on to become a teacher at the school. After two years, Jane is hired to be a governess at a large manor called Thornfield. Rochester, the master of Thornfield, hires her to teach a French girl named Adéle, whom Rochester has adopted. Jane finds herself secretly falling in love with Rochester.
What is a difference between this character’s background and the background of the title character in Jane Eyre?
(1 point)
Responses
This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.
This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.
This character is rising through life from a humbler position; Jane Eyre is not.
This character is rising through life from a humbler position; Jane Eyre is not.
This character was not accustomed to living in a large mansion; Jane Eyre was.
This character was not accustomed to living in a large mansion; Jane Eyre was.
This character has kept to herself; Jane Eyre had many close friendships.
This character has kept to herself; Jane Eyre had many close friendships.
What is a difference between this character’s background and the background of the title character in Jane Eyre?
(1 point)
Responses
This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.
This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.
This character is rising through life from a humbler position; Jane Eyre is not.
This character is rising through life from a humbler position; Jane Eyre is not.
This character was not accustomed to living in a large mansion; Jane Eyre was.
This character was not accustomed to living in a large mansion; Jane Eyre was.
This character has kept to herself; Jane Eyre had many close friendships.
This character has kept to herself; Jane Eyre had many close friendships.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate difference between this character’s background and the background of Jane Eyre is:
**This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.**
This response highlights the distinct educational backgrounds of the two characters. Jane Eyre's experience as a teacher contrasts with the character in question, who has attended university.
**This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.**
This response highlights the distinct educational backgrounds of the two characters. Jane Eyre's experience as a teacher contrasts with the character in question, who has attended university.