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In the novel Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, Jane is an orphan girl who is mistreated by her aunt, Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Reed is rude to Jane and sends Jane away to a boarding school.

Based on the summary, why is Mrs. Reed the antagonist of the story

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Because: She is in a conflict with Jane.

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Because she is the "bad guy." Protagonist is good, antagonist is bad.
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