Jane Eyre Chapters 7-9 Litblog

Mary Ann MacDonald
Period 5
September 26, 2012

Chapters 7-9

Summary: In chapter 7, Mr. Brocklehurst tells everyone in the school to stay away from Jane because she is nasty and a liar. In chapter 8, Helen calms Jane down and consoles her, the girls then go with Miss Temple and she tells Jane she has pardoned her after Jane tells Miss Temple her story. Miss Temple says if she receives a letter of agreement for Mr. Lloyd she will be publicly pardoned. In chapter 9, spring comes bringing a wave of sickness to the school and Helen dies of a coughing disease. Helen dies in Jane's arms. Jane also makes friends with Mary Ann Wilson and due to the sickness they have more freedom to be outside and play.

Quotation: "My Maker and yours, who will never destroy what He created. I rely implicitly on His power, and confide wholly in His goodness: I count the hours till that eventful one arrives which shall retore me to Him, reveal Him to me." (82).

Quotation Significance: Helen says this on the night she dies almost before falling asleep. She says that she can't wait to be restored back to God and be with him. She knows that He loves her and she will have peace in heaven.

Reflection: So far, it seems that Jane's problems with the Reeds are over. She has been fully pardoned for this, and she has even made some new friends, like Mary Ann Wilson. She is woring hard in school and in the spring she feels bad she hasn't visited Helen but she thought that Helen would get over this minor sickness. When she hears that Helen isn't doing well Jane goes at night to see her and Helen dies in her arms. Jane feels saddened at Helen's death. She thought of Helen has a great friend, someone to confide in. Her friend Mary Ann was great, bu according to Jane was only good for stories and gossip. Jane has lost her one  true friend at Lowood. Alhtough this tragedy occured, Jane still feels optimistic about her new life and chance to live in harmony and have friends. I think that Jane will have a pleasurable experience at Lowood.

Discussion Question: Do you think Jane's life is taking a turn for the better?