The novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë tells the story of Jane, starting from her beginnings as an orphan raised by Mrs. Reed, a cruel aunt. After being mistreated at her aunt’s home, she is sent to Lowood, a boarding school where she is again treated poorly. Overcoming many difficulties, including an epidemic that takes the life of one of her few friends, she succeeds and goes on to become a teacher at the school. After two years, Jane is hired to be a governess at a large manor called Thornfield. Rochester, the master of Thornfield, hires her to teach a French girl named Adéle, whom Rochester has adopted. Jane finds herself secretly falling in love with Rochester.
What is a difference between this character’s background and the background of the title character in Jane Eyre?
A. This character has kept to herself; Jane Eyre had many close friendships.
B. This character was not accustomed to living in a large mansion; Jane Eyre was.
C. This character is rising through life from a humbler position; Jane Eyre is not.
D. This character has been a university student; Jane Eyre was a teacher.