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Jane Eyre Individual Artifacts

By: Danielle Frizzell. Jane Eyre Individual Artifacts. Artifact 1.

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Jane Eyre Individual Artifacts

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  1. By: Danielle Frizzell Jane Eyre Individual Artifacts

  2. Artifact 1 This image of Lowood Institution where Jane attended school is gloomy and dreary much like the actual conditions that Jane faced while she was there. When Jane first arrived at Lowood, Mr. Brocklehurst, the master of the school believed that the students were unworthy of kind treatment because they were just orphans. Because of this belief, the girls were deprived of meals and proper clothing that were to keep them warm. During the winter months, many of the students died after they fell ill due to these circumstances.

  3. Artifact 2 Wanted: Teacher • Requested: Young woman accustomed to tuition • Needs to be able to teach English, French, Drawing and Music • to a child under the age of fourteen in a private family • Salary: Thirty Pounds per annum • Please send name, references, and address to Ms. Fairfax, Thornfield Estates

  4. Artifact 2-Explanation This is a wanted ad for a teaching position at Thornfield estates After spending eight years at Lowood, two of which were spent teaching, Jane decided that she was needed a change in routine. Jane advertised her availability in the newspaper and shortly received a letter from Thornfield estates similar to this advertisement. Although Jane was not completely discontented with her life at the time, this decision reflected her personality. Despite the harsh conditions of Lowood, that were later changed as the public found out about the cruelty of Mr. Brocklehurst, Jane viewed the school as a place of stability in her life which she had never had in her life before then. Jane became comfortable at the school as she made friends and gained an education however her quirkiness got the best of her and she decided to answer the letter, thus changing her life forever.

  5. Artifact 3 Dear Jane, How have you been? I have learned that you will soon be leaving Lowood and I wanted to contact you one last time. So much has happened since you have left Gateshead eight years ago. To start, I wanted to let you know that I have married a kind man name Robert Leaven and have had two children. Bobby is three years old and little Jane is almost one year old now. They are growing up so fast. I’m sure that you are curious to learn about the Reed family despite their unfair treatment towards you. Just a few short weeks ago, Eliza foiled her sister’s plan to run away with a man who she claimed to love named Lord Edwin Vere. John Reed has not found himself successful in life yet and he turns to alcohol and promiscuity much of the time. I’m sure you have received a fine education at Lowood Institute and are doing much more with your life than your cousins seem to be doing. I am not sure if word has ever gotten to you yet about your father’s brother, John Eyre. Seven years ago he came to Gateshead himself. He was looking for you Jane. When he learned that you were at Lowood he informed us that he did not have the time to travel to see you. He was soon to be on his way to a Portuguese island near Morocco in search of wealth. I hope that you are doing well and that you are becoming a proper lady. It seems as though it was just yesterday that you were a rowdy young child who did not obey or respect her elders. Love, Bessie

  6. Artifact 3-Explanation Bessie is the maid a Gateshead, where Jane’s aunt and cousins, John, Eliza, and Georgiana live. During Jane’s childhood, Bessie was the only one who would treat her kindly. She would frequently told stories or sang to Jane. Despite the kindness, Bessie did take it upon herself to often scold Jane for her wrong doings. Because of this, the relationship between the two was often rocky. In this letter, Bessie starts off kindheartedly however by the end of the letter she brings up the fact that Jane was a disruptive child who didn’t respect her elders, an insensitive memory for Jane to recall. Despite the harsh recollection at the end of the letter, Bessie signs her name with love. This shows how unsteady their relationship was yet how Bessie did care for Jane and her well-being.

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