Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

There would be recesses in my mind which would be only mine, to which he never came, and sentiments growing there fresh and sheltered which his austerity could never blight, nor his measured warrior-march trample down: but as his wife—at his side always, and always restrained, and always checked—forced to keep the fire of my nature continually low, to compel it to burn inwardly and never utter a cry, though the imprisoned flame consumed vital after vital—this would be unendurable. (chapter 34)

Which of the following best describes Jane's expectations about marriage to St. John? Select all that apply.

allow her the privacy to independently develop her mind
allow her to freely express her passions
initially difficult but with time they would grow closer
her autonomy would be sacrified

Answer 1

The correct options are a,c and d

Answer 2

Answer: a b and d

Step-by-step explanation:

Allowing her privacy to independently develop her mind;allowing her to freely express her passions and Her autonomy would be sacrifiedare the three staments that best describe Jane's expectations about marriage to St. John. She clearly explains in the paragraph that as his wife, she would be forced to be always at his side, restrained. She foresees that she would be made to keep her true nature low, her “fire” would have to burn inwardly and would eventually consume her.