She is similar to Bessie in a sense that both build a more positive relationship with Jane. They both end up as a role of a caretaker because in both causes it seems as if Jane is on her death bed. In Gateshead she is on her death bed because she is imagining that she sees the ghost of her dead Uncle Reed. Bessie ends up inadvertently telling Jane more about her past and the mystery that surrounds her family. In the Rivers' household Hannah serves a similar role as she nurtures Jane after nearly dying due to lack of nutrients. Hannah then tells her about the past of the Rivers family and how Mr Rivers losses his fortune thanks to Uncle John. I infer this is telling more about Jane's past because it would not make sense for an author to have two "Uncle Johns" unless if they were the same person and the fact that Uncle John left all of his wealth with another family memember. If they so happen to be the same person then Jane would learn more about the wealth that Uncle John has. Bessie and Hannah have some major similar characteristics and they both are for the most part nicer to Jane than the rest of the household.
Jane was extremely rude to Hannah in their conversation together. Although, Hannah did not want to let Jane into the house and almost let her die, she did not know any better. Hannah was doing what her job entailed and that was to not let beggars into the household. Bronte uses these actions to spark an emotional reaction within Jane as it relates to the servants attitudes as Gateshead. Bettie does have an affectionate side for Jane, Miss Abbot does not care for Jane. Thus when Hannah will not let Jane into the house it creates an instantaneous disconnect between Hannah and Jane. Bronte showcases this disconnect through her use of the irrational harsh diction of Jane’ spoken words as well as the syntax of how Jane speaks. Jane is typically very level headed and because of her religious manner never thinks so poorly of anyway to insult them the way she insulted Hannah (not considering Jane’s’ childhood with the Reeds). Jane’s vocabulary suddenly takes a sharp turn as she uses very authoritative verbs and adjectives such as “and shut me out like a dog” in Chapter 29. Jane also calls Hannah “uncivil” and says Hannah was “eager to regard me as a beggar imposter.” Bronte then combines this with Jane’s change in syntax. Jane is typically very free and flowing with her sentences, but when she talks to Hannah her sentences become very short and sharp with little spacing between words. This indicates that Jane is resentful of Hannah which can then be linked to the resentment of the Reed’s servants. This really confuses me though as Jane was to have taken a life of no resentment and love and compassion after her meetings with Helen burns. This leads to believe that Jane is changed or at least in the process of changing. Bronte brought specific attention to numerous characters statement that Jane could no longer hold a grudge or seek revenge. With this situation with Hannah it seems to be the opposite of what Jane had committed her life to. This could just be the memories of the torture of Miss Abbot and to some degree Bessie bleeding through but I believe that this is more of a transition stage for Jane.
Hanna is much like Mrs. reed in the beggining. When Jane was in the red room begging for help and Mrs. reed refused to help her and shut her up in the room is much like when Jane was begging at the RIvers house to help her and Hannah refused and shut the door on her. Just as Jane stood up to Mrs. Reed, Jane stands up to Hannah as well after suffering first. Unlike mrs. Reed, Hannah actually turns out to be a good lady who apologizes which shows she has a good character.
She is similar to Bessie in a sense that both build a more positive relationship with Jane. They both end up as a role of a caretaker because in both causes it seems as if Jane is on her death bed. In Gateshead she is on her death bed because she is imagining that she sees the ghost of her dead Uncle Reed. Bessie ends up inadvertently telling Jane more about her past and the mystery that surrounds her family. In the Rivers' household Hannah serves a similar role as she nurtures Jane after nearly dying due to lack of nutrients. Hannah then tells her about the past of the Rivers family and how Mr Rivers losses his fortune thanks to Uncle John. I infer this is telling more about Jane's past because it would not make sense for an author to have two "Uncle Johns" unless if they were the same person and the fact that Uncle John left all of his wealth with another family memember. If they so happen to be the same person then Jane would learn more about the wealth that Uncle John has. Bessie and Hannah have some major similar characteristics and they both are for the most part nicer to Jane than the rest of the household.
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ReplyDeleteJane was extremely rude to Hannah in their conversation together. Although, Hannah did not want to let Jane into the house and almost let her die, she did not know any better. Hannah was doing what her job entailed and that was to not let beggars into the household. Bronte uses these actions to spark an emotional reaction within Jane as it relates to the servants attitudes as Gateshead. Bettie does have an affectionate side for Jane, Miss Abbot does not care for Jane. Thus when Hannah will not let Jane into the house it creates an instantaneous disconnect between Hannah and Jane. Bronte showcases this disconnect through her use of the irrational harsh diction of Jane’ spoken words as well as the syntax of how Jane speaks. Jane is typically very level headed and because of her religious manner never thinks so poorly of anyway to insult them the way she insulted Hannah (not considering Jane’s’ childhood with the Reeds). Jane’s vocabulary suddenly takes a sharp turn as she uses very authoritative verbs and adjectives such as “and shut me out like a dog” in Chapter 29. Jane also calls Hannah “uncivil” and says Hannah was “eager to regard me as a beggar imposter.” Bronte then combines this with Jane’s change in syntax. Jane is typically very free and flowing with her sentences, but when she talks to Hannah her sentences become very short and sharp with little spacing between words. This indicates that Jane is resentful of Hannah which can then be linked to the resentment of the Reed’s servants. This really confuses me though as Jane was to have taken a life of no resentment and love and compassion after her meetings with Helen burns. This leads to believe that Jane is changed or at least in the process of changing. Bronte brought specific attention to numerous characters statement that Jane could no longer hold a grudge or seek revenge. With this situation with Hannah it seems to be the opposite of what Jane had committed her life to. This could just be the memories of the torture of Miss Abbot and to some degree Bessie bleeding through but I believe that this is more of a transition stage for Jane.
ReplyDeleteHanna is much like Mrs. reed in the beggining. When Jane was in the red room begging for help and Mrs. reed refused to help her and shut her up in the room is much like when Jane was begging at the RIvers house to help her and Hannah refused and shut the door on her. Just as Jane stood up to Mrs. Reed, Jane stands up to Hannah as well after suffering first. Unlike mrs. Reed, Hannah actually turns out to be a good lady who apologizes which shows she has a good character.
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