Brad Kim
Ms. Foster
April 14, 2016
British Literature
Is It Better to Escape or Face Reality? The majority of population is under an erroneous and illogical assumption that it is a way better choice to bravely face the reality that is already prevalent in our contemporary society. Those illogical believers assert that if one does not face reality, the fearful and dreadful reality that is grinding a sharp knife on a whetstone, he or she will not be fully prepared for a huge obstacle coming later. They believe that if one is trained by small adversities, one could be immune to trivial hardships and even tackle even bigger problems. At first glance, this kind of absurd belief may seem persuasive. However, one will soon notice that getting “trained” …show more content…
She also wants to survive longer. She comments that she must keep in good health and not die. Although I cannot say that it is her way to avoid both parson’s questions and the reality, it is at least not confronting the reality. For the counterarguments, some may raise the following quote as an example.
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.” (Jane Eyre)
This is by no means she is being arrogant and facing the authority of a man. In fact, it is Jane Eyre’s kindness and respect to the man. Nevertheless, it is not facing the reality, but trying to negotiate with the reality in that her life was never self-initiated. Instead, her early life was so passive. She spent eight years in Lowood and was later hired as a teacher. l and it reminds me of a huge …show more content…
Mr. Brocklehurst, a cruel, hypocritical man was a school’s headmaster. He personally used school budget and donation from a wealthy family to gratify his selfish interest and desire. At Lowood School, Jane Eyre became friends with Helen Burns, but she soon died because of typhus epidemic that swept Lowood. The spread of epidemic also led Mr. Brocklehurst to depart the Lowood School. At this moment, if Jane Eyre was a person who would like to face the reality, she would have immediately leave Lowood School and find another place to live. However, because she did not leave but rather stayed in Lowood for next eight years, I view her as a person who can negotiate with the
Ms. Foster
April 14, 2016
British Literature
Is It Better to Escape or Face Reality? The majority of population is under an erroneous and illogical assumption that it is a way better choice to bravely face the reality that is already prevalent in our contemporary society. Those illogical believers assert that if one does not face reality, the fearful and dreadful reality that is grinding a sharp knife on a whetstone, he or she will not be fully prepared for a huge obstacle coming later. They believe that if one is trained by small adversities, one could be immune to trivial hardships and even tackle even bigger problems. At first glance, this kind of absurd belief may seem persuasive. However, one will soon notice that getting “trained” …show more content…
She also wants to survive longer. She comments that she must keep in good health and not die. Although I cannot say that it is her way to avoid both parson’s questions and the reality, it is at least not confronting the reality. For the counterarguments, some may raise the following quote as an example.
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.” (Jane Eyre)
This is by no means she is being arrogant and facing the authority of a man. In fact, it is Jane Eyre’s kindness and respect to the man. Nevertheless, it is not facing the reality, but trying to negotiate with the reality in that her life was never self-initiated. Instead, her early life was so passive. She spent eight years in Lowood and was later hired as a teacher. l and it reminds me of a huge …show more content…
Mr. Brocklehurst, a cruel, hypocritical man was a school’s headmaster. He personally used school budget and donation from a wealthy family to gratify his selfish interest and desire. At Lowood School, Jane Eyre became friends with Helen Burns, but she soon died because of typhus epidemic that swept Lowood. The spread of epidemic also led Mr. Brocklehurst to depart the Lowood School. At this moment, if Jane Eyre was a person who would like to face the reality, she would have immediately leave Lowood School and find another place to live. However, because she did not leave but rather stayed in Lowood for next eight years, I view her as a person who can negotiate with the