Question

In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, what assumption does the author make about girls from poor families in England during this time?

A. They need strict discipline and Bible studies.
B. They are stubborn and cannot be educated.
C. They have few alternatives because of their poverty.
D. They do not care if they are expelled from school.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "C".

The events of Jane Eyre occur during half of the 19th century. A period there was a strong sense of inequality among British society. Living conditions of impoverished groups were really harsh, as they did not receive much aid from the government. People who belonged to this social group were vulnerable to changes in economic conditions and also epidemics, such as typhus, which affects some characters in the novel.

Answer 2

"Jane Eyre" is actually a novel that was written by Charlotte Brontë. And based on this novel, the assumption that the author makes regarding girls from poor families in England is that they have only a few alternatives due to their poor status. The answer is option C.