Question

Which statement best describes how Jane feels about Helen’s comments when they speak at the fireplace in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë?

She is angry with Helen for not seeming more open and friendly.

She is afraid Helen will be expelled from school.

She is dismissive of Helen’s point of view.

She is surprised at Helen’s meek acceptance of Miss Scatcherd’s cruel treatment.

Answer 1

we need more background, who is Helen?

Answer 2

She is surprised at Helen’s meek acceptance of Miss Scatcherd’s cruel treatment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jane Eyre is a story written by Charlotte Bronte that tells the life of an orphan girl named Jane Eyre, she lives with her uncle and aunt, Jane Eyre and Helen are best friends and they share the things that happen to both of them, like friends in confidence, when Jane confesses to Helen how Miss Scatcherds treats her, and afer being around Jane for a long time, she is surprised that Jane puts up with that kind of abuse by Miss Scatcherd.