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Gulliver's Travels is important to Jane's story, because...

What's the significance of the allusions of Nero and Caligua?

Allusions in Jane Eyre

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Jane Eyre has an abundance of Biblical, literary, and historical allusions. To enrich their comprehension, students might be asked to track allusions as they study the novel.

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What's the significance of the allusions of Nero and Caligua?
haunted ghosts in the Red Room
engraved illustrations
John Reed's menacing stories
leaders known for excessive spending and evil
2
Gulliver's Travels is important to Jane's story, because...
the story is about her life
Bessie co-wrote the story
it provides a sense of comfort for Jane
it's a traveler narrative uses as satire about human nature
3
Why is Babel an important allusion?
Mrs. Reed often talks about this to the children.
The building tower provides an escape for Jane.
It's a biblical city who's architecture mimics the mansion.
Jane uses the reference to describe the chaos at school.
4
What does Bewick's History of British Birds alludes to?
illustrations on a bedpost
escape from her life
the Red room
species of birds
5
Why does Jane allude to Guy Fawkes?
is reminds Jane of happier times in London
"Gunpowder Plot" is a favorite story of Jane
he reminds her of Abbot, her childhood friend
he is a connection with Jane's as an "ill-conditioned child"