Question 25
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Consider the passage from *Jane Eyre*: "I was not the sort of girl to be frightened by a storm; the wind sang a song that matched my own restless heart." How does Charlotte Brontë use free indirect discourse in this sentence to reveal Jane's self‑perception, and what does this indicate about her character development?
Answer Options
A.
The free indirect discourse separates Jane's thoughts from the narrator's voice, portraying her self‑perception as fearful and dependent; this suggests her lingering insecurity and lack of growth in the narrative.
B.
The free indirect discourse intertwines Jane's thoughts with the narrator's voice, presenting her self‑perception as confused and indecisive; this indicates a regression in her confidence and a halt in character development.
C.
The free indirect discourse blends Jane's thoughts with the narrator's voice, but it depicts her self‑perception as indifferent and detached; this implies a static character who remains emotionally distant.
Correct Answer
D.
The free indirect discourse merges Jane's thoughts with the narrator's voice, revealing her self‑perception as resilient and self‑reliant; this signals her emerging confidence and independence in her character development.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The free indirect discourse merges Jane's thoughts with the narrator's voice, revealing her self‑perception as resilient and self‑reliant; this signals her emerging confidence and independence in her character development.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2020
Literature In English
Question 25.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2020
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.