The full title of Jane Eyre includes the subtitle An Autobiography. Though Jane Eyre is a fictional character, she tells her sto
ry as if it were autobiographical so that readers can trace how early influences shape the young woman she becomes. In at least 250 words, explain how Jane’s early educational experiences shape the governess and teacher she becomes. Consider her early influences at Lowood and her treatment of Adèle and her “Morton girls,” and include supporting details from the novel. Click here for access to the novel.
Jane learns exactly what NOT to do in any teaching situation. She sees how cruel her teachers were, and how they killed Helen, Jane's best friend, by refusing to feed her as punishment. This is something Jane does not forget, and she goes on to be a much better teacher. She cares for her students, and she cares about what they learn. She does not subject them to horrible, unfair punishments. She feeds her students, and she diciplines them in a fair and reasonable ways. Jane eventually realizes that her experiences as a young girl at Lowood helped her to become the wonderful teacher she was.
