owood, the question still remains of why she actually leaves; what were the reasons for Jane’s departures? With regard to Jane’s leaving Gateshead, the answer to this question is deeply rooted in the story. It all begins when Mr. Lloyd, an apothecary hired by Mrs. Reed to examine the servants and now Jane, starts asking a series of questions directed towards Jane (16-17). The very last of these, last but absolutely not least, is the inquiry, “Would you like to go to school?” (18). After Jane hears and reflects upon this statement, she realizes what a wonderful opportunity it is for a new and changed life, saying, “I should indeed like to go to school” (18). Later on, Jane, upon listening to a conversation between the apothecary and Mrs. Reed, finds that Mr. Lloyd recommends this concept of education to Mrs. Reed, who readily accepts and takes on this notion (19). This is what raises Jane’s spirits into hoping to get well as mentioned previously. This furthermore displays how Jane did have an effect, indirect at least, upon her leaving Gateshead.The next account towards Jane’s going to school comes when Mr. Brocklehurst, the manager and treasurer of Lowood School, comes to Gateshead to speak with Mrs. Reed and Jane about the possibility of Jane’s going to Lowood (23-28). Mr. Brocklehurst, knowing that another student means more money in terms of tuition, condemns Jane and makes her appear as if she needs Lowood: ”you[Jane] have a wicked heart; and you must pray to God to change it” (26). Mrs. Reed, perfectly fine with the thought of getting rid of Jane, allows Mr. Brocklehurst’s assessments and supports his arguments. Mrs. Reed arranges this whole event, which suggests her concurrence with Mr. Lloyd’s idea of sending Jane to school, which never would have surfaced without Jane’s encouragement of the idea. So, granted that Mrs. Reed and Mr. Bro...
