Page 3: The Rivers Connection

The narrative expands to include Jane's extended family and connections, particularly focusing on St. John Rivers and his social circle. This section explores themes of duty, ambition, and true calling.

Vocabulary: Zealous - Having or showing zeal; enthusiastic, diligent, or fervent.

Quote: "St. John is a cold, despotic, excessively zealous" - characterizing his rigid personality.

Highlight: The inheritance plot device serves to elevate Jane's social status while testing her moral character.

Page 1: Early Life and Childhood Characters

This section introduces the foundational characters who shape Jane's early life. The complex web of relationships at Gateshead and Lowood School establishes the social and emotional context of Jane's formative years.

Highlight: Jane's relationship with the Reed family sets up the novel's exploration of class and moral character.

The Reed family members are meticulously detailed: Georgiana, the beautiful but shallow sister; John, the cruel cousin who meets a tragic end; and Eliza, who chooses a religious life.

Quote: "Helen dies in Jane's arms" - a pivotal moment showing Jane's first experience with profound loss.

Definition: Lowood School - The institution where Jane receives her education and first experiences both cruelty and kindness.

The school staff are carefully portrayed, from the compassionate Miss Temple to the harsh Mr. Brocklehurst, representing opposing moral forces in Jane's development.