Prejudices, it is well known, are most difficult to eradicate from the heart whose soil has never been loosened or fertilized by education; they grow there, firm as weeds among stones (Jane Eyre) Jane develops tolerance from the various “teachers” she meets. These include Helen Burns and Miss Temple. But in relation to one scene and one quote regarding tolerance the following might suffice -As Mrs. Reed is lying on her deathbed, Jane once more attempts, as she did as a child to reconcile with her aunt. Her aunt repels her with cutting remarks (page 357 in my edition). Jane, having more tolerance then many in her position after being insulted, states, “Love me, then, or hate me, as you will…you have my full and free forgiveness: ask now for God’s and be at peace” (my ed. Pp.357-358).
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