In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, what assumption does the author make about girls from poor families in England during this time?

A. They need strict discipline and Bible studies.

B. They are stubborn and cannot be educated.

C. They have few alternatives because of their poverty.

D. They do not care if they are expelled from school.

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Paisley Stein

17 December, 17:54

In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, what assumption does the author make about girls from poor families in England during this time?

A. They need strict discipline and Bible studies.

B. They are stubborn and cannot be educated.

C. They have few alternatives because of their poverty.

D. They do not care if they are expelled from school.

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Jamari Colon · Answer 1

"Jane Eyre" is actually a novel that was written by Charlotte Brontë. And based on this novel, the assumption that the author makes regarding girls from poor families in England is that they have only a few alternatives due to their poor status. The answer is option C.