King Ahasuerus is a biblical king named in the book of Esther (Bible). He ruled Persia, Media and Babylonia. He reined over these kingdoms for 20 years and invaded Greece. This invasion was stopped at the Pass of Thermopylae by Leonidas and the famous “300.” After Ahasueus was defeated by Themistocles at Salamis he returned home and took Esther as his Queen. Jew- userer is a derogatory term as a person who overcharged interest when lending money. In this case, Jews took advantage of other people. Bronte is expressing Jane’s desire to not be treated special by Mr. Rochester. Bronte describes Jane as not wanting to be given lavish or expensive gifts but to be considered and treated as an equal.
Ahasuerus. Bible Encyclopedia. Films for Christ. 1995-2009. ChristianAnswersNet. 29 November 2009.
Book of Esther. Bible Encyclopedia. Films for
Christ. 1995-2009. 29 November 2009. ChristianAnswersNet. http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/estherbookof.html
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