All three chosen texts explore these relationships differently; Jane Eyre's close friendship with Helen, Jeanette's amorous tryst with Melanie and the apparent hatred between Tamora and Lavinia. ... This quote demonstrates to us how alone Jane must have felt living with these people she not only had little in common with but also verbally and physically abused her. ... As well as this Bronte also uses the onomatopoeic word 'struck' to accentuate the way in which their friendship 'struck' Jane. ...

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