(2/100) Jane Eyre: Character Monologues

Listening Questions

Answer all questions based on the audio content

What does Jane Eyre mean when she says, 'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me'?

She feels trapped by her circumstances.

She believes in her freedom and independence.

She wants to fly away from her problems.

She is comparing herself to a bird.

Mr. Rochester’s feelings of loneliness suggest that:

His wealth does not bring him happiness.

He prefers to be alone.

He enjoys being a man of privilege.

He feels misunderstood by everyone.

How are Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason’s struggles similar?

Both are confined by societal expectations.

Both are wealthy and privileged.

Both seek revenge against others.

Both avoid conflict in their lives.

What does Bertha Mason represent in the context of the novel?

A source of terror.

A symbol of societal advancements.

A challenge to normative standards.

A character without significance.

Which theme is NOT explored in the excerpt?

Isolation and depression.

Gender inequality.

Wealth and privilege.

Technological advancements.

What overall societal issue does the text connect to modern times?

The evolution of literature.

The persistence of social injustice.

The rise of technology in society.

The changing roles of men in society.

What conclusion can be drawn from Jane's experiences throughout the novel?

She learns that freedom is unattainable.

She achieves her ultimate goal of independence.

She conforms to societal norms.

She becomes a wealthy individual.

The excerpt suggests the relationship between class and mental health is:

Irrelevant to individual struggles.

Important and intertwined.

Only a theme for the wealthy.

Certain only to men.

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