tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post2884991721650320144..comments2024-02-09T16:13:32.416-08:00Comments on Classical Carousel: Jane Eyre - Chapters VIII, IX & XCleohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-44256113351439143972016-08-02T13:14:13.979-07:002016-08-02T13:14:13.979-07:00Yes, Gateshead was rather brutal and it's disc...Yes, Gateshead was rather brutal and it's disconcerting that situations like that existed. <br /><br />You certainly see how there is a smallness and pettiness to Jane's character coming out of Gateshead, but after a number of years at Lowood, she is more gracious, patient, and self-confident.<br /><br />I'm doing my best, but I have another event this weekend that is going to suck up all my time. After that though, I should have clear sailing for awhile!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-43283619592604788482016-08-01T12:35:27.134-07:002016-08-01T12:35:27.134-07:00I agree with you that this stage at Lowood really ...I agree with you that this stage at Lowood really developed her character and in company of Helen and Miss Temple as well the improved conditions in the school. I thought the vengeance at Gateshead is a bit too harsh and melodramatic, but then I have to give in to the fact, that in life what goes around does come around! All the best playing catch up...I think you are already full steam ahead!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-85937120933034779082016-08-01T09:08:30.876-07:002016-08-01T09:08:30.876-07:00They were pretty awful conditions but they did hel...They were pretty awful conditions but they did help mould Jane's character. I don't think the school conditions did anything positive for Lewis though ....<br /><br />Ah, I'm feeling rather gloomy myself, so it's no problem. I agree with your thoughts. I can't believe how many excuses are made for children, when the best thing for them would be some discipline. It's abuse of another kind.<br /><br />I think it was Mudpuddle who mentioned too that it was hard for her to read about Jane's childhood. In spite of the privations and hardships, I see her time at Lowood as a positive part of her life. In comparing it to her time with the Reeds, she preferred it, and she truly learned the meaning of love within it. I find that quite inspiring!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-26669800410876056562016-07-31T19:34:28.811-07:002016-07-31T19:34:28.811-07:00It really is mind-blowing how children were treate...It really is mind-blowing how children were treated back then. It reminds me of C.S. Lewis' autobiography and the horrible school conditions he suffered under.<br /><br /><br />Nowadays it's like we've gone almost to the other extreme where children aren't disciplined for anything at school. Or anywhere. And if you want to discipline your children make sure nobody reports you for child abuse.<br /><br />That was gloomy. I apologize. I've read Jane Eyre so many times. It's really one of my all time favorite stories, but I must admit that I often skim her childhood and get straight to her time at Thornfield Hall.Gently Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450371589766691273noreply@blogger.com