Helen
Dreams & Meanings
Finish the dream
Dreams and Children
Other
100

What is the sickness which Helen dies of?

What is consumption, otherwise known as Tuberculosis? 

100

\What does this part of Jane’s dream likely represent?: “the wall crumbled; I was shaken; the child rolled from my knee, I lost my balance, fell, and woke” (Bronte 287).

What is the possible destruction of Jane's marriage with Rochester?

100

Finish the quote to the best of your ability: “That night I never thought to sleep; but a slumber fell on me as soon as I lay down in bed. I was transported in thought to the scenes of childhood: I dreamt I lay in the

What is the "red-room at Gateshead” (Bronte 324). ?

100

Who told Jane that dreaming of children was a sign of trouble?

Who is Bessie?

200

What romantic element does Helen teach Jane to love?

What is Christianity?

200

What does this daydream of Helen’s likely represent: “I fall into a sort of dream. Sometimes I think I am in Northumberland, and that the noises I hear around me are bubbling of a little brook which runs through Deepden, near our house” (Bronte 56-57).



What is the representation of Helen's daydream regarding her hometown? This likely indicates that she misses home and longs to return. This helps to distract her from the harsh treatment that she was experiencing at school during that time. 

200

Finish the quote to the best of your ability:  “I dreamt another dream, sir: that Thornfield hall was a dreary ruin, the retreat of bats and

What are "owls (Bronte 287)" ?

200

What happens after Bessie dreams of a child?

What is the death of her sister?

200

How does Rochester feel in regards to Jane’s dreams?



What is dismissive? Rochester falls under the category of a character who is lacking dreams and is not entirely understanding when Jane discusses her issues. 

300

What emotion does Helen claim to feel before her passing?





What is happiness, as she is finally free from suffering?

300

What does this dream of Jane’s likely represent: “During all my first sleep, I was following the windings of an unknown road; total obscurity environed me; rain pelted me; I was burdened with the charge of a little child” (Bronte 286).



What is the representation of Jane's fear of an identity change? This occurs following the arrival of Jane’s wedding dress, where underneath it was an expensive veil-- Rochester’s wedding gift to Jane. Jane is not used to being spoiled and develops a sort of fear as a result, likely causing her to have this unpleasant dream.

300

What happens to Jane after her first time dreaming of a child?

What is the suicide of John Reed in addition to Mrs. Reed suffering from a stroke?

300

Because of her early passing, Helen believes she is avoiding a lifetime of what?



What is disappointment and regret?

400

Where exactly did Helen come from?

Where are the borders of Scotland?

400

What are the likely causes of these dreams regarding children?



What is Jane's love for Rochester and her orphan childhood which she cannot yet free herself of? 

500

Helen is buried with a gravestone marked with what word? What does this mean?

What is "resurgam", meaning “I shall rise again”?

500

Helen represents the side of Christianity that values tolerance and forgiveness. Which character represents the opposite side of Christianity, that seeks to strip others of their pride and their ability to enjoy the world and life?



Who is Mr. Brocklehurst?

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