The character who dies from infection in Jane Eyre is Helen Burns, Jane's friend at Lowood School. Helen's death marks a significant moment in the novel, as it highlights the harsh conditions at Lowood and influences Jane's understanding of suffering and resilience.
There are multiple instances of illness in the novel.
Mrs. Rochester had a mental disorder that was unnamed in the book, but the President of the Royal College of psychiatrists has stated that it's a clear example of chronically deteriorating schizophreniaHelen Burns, Jane's only friend at the Lowood School, dies of consumption (what we now call pulmonary tuberculosis).
Many of the other students dies due to a breakout of typhus due to the harsh living conditions they were subjected to.
Helen Burns
Jane Eyre's father (along with her mother) died of typhus.
Jane Eyre's parents died of typhus fever when she was a young child. This leaves Jane orphaned and in the care of her cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed.
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Jane Austen, the author, died in the year 1817, which is (as I type) almost 200 years ago.
Helen Burns is Jane Eyre's close friend at Lowood School. She is portrayed as a pious and compassionate character who endures suffering with grace and forgiveness. Helen's influence on Jane highlights themes of patience, forgiveness, and faith in the novel.
Jane Eyre was born in the 1800's so no not likely to be Charlottes Jane Eyre.
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typhus fever
Jane Eyre's parents, John Eyre and his wife, died when Jane was young due to a combination of typhus and orphan fever. This tragic event led to Jane being placed in the care of her cold and abusive aunt, Mrs. Reed.
Gateshead is the home of the Reed family, Jane Eyre's relatives, where she grows up as an orphan under the care of her aunt, Mrs. Reed. It is depicted as a gloomy and oppressive place, where Jane is mistreated and isolated. Gateshead represents the beginning of Jane's journey and her longing for independence and self-discovery.