2. Jane Eyre: (pg. 84)

2. Jane Eyre: (pg. 84)
“... including a portrait of George the Third, and another of the Prince of Wales, and a representation of the death of Wolfe.”

George the Third was named the Prince of Wales in 1751 when he was 12 and began to serve as King in 1760. The Prince of Wales was George III’s son since the Prince of Wales is the title given to the son of the King of England who is supposed to become the King. “The death of Wolfe” references the death of General James Wolfe in the battle of Quebec. There are many artistic representations of General Wolfe’s death. Bronte is using imagery to describe the current setting of the story and to show Jane’s feelings. She is anxious, alone, and surrounded by paintings of these powerful men. Bronte is creating the stage for the next part of Jane’s life. She will be surrounded by things she is not used to. This may make Jane feel isolated but it also develops her character.

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