Jane Eyre Q&A
- 1
How does Lowood change?
The poor administration of Lowood by the greedy and hypocritical Mr. Brocklehurst results in a typhus outbreak that leads to the death of several students. The news of the Typhus outbreak brings national attention to the conditions of the school, and a committee of administrators is formed to ensure that the school offers a safe environment to its students. Mr. Brocklehurst continues to play an important role but his actions are overseen by the newly formed committee.
- 2
What is Adele's connection to Mr. Rochester?
Mr. Rochester brings Adele Varens from Paris after he is contacted by the relatives of Celine Varens, who had been an Opera dancer, that Mr. Rochester had kept as his mistress. He had parted with Celine when he had discovered that she had been unfaithful to him, however, Varen's family claims that Adele is his and Celine's daughter. He decides to take her into his care after he learns that Celine and her family have abandoned Adele.