Ch. 9

Helen dies.

• The motif of weather is used again to show Jane's state of mind. "the frosts of winter had ceased...on a sunny day it began even to be pleasant and genial..." (p.77). Things seem to be getting better for Jane.

• Contrast to this idea is the fact that Helen dies soon afterwards. It seems Jane is not allowed to be happy for very long.

• Before Helen dies she says, "Jane your little feet are bare; lie down and cover yourself..." Caring for others comes so naturally to Helen she can't seem to ever focus on herself.

• Ending the ch. with the simple sentence, "Her grave is in Brocklebridge Churchyard...now a gray marble tablet marks the spot..." shows how Jane has come to accept bad things calmly, and how simple a life Helen led.