Quote: "and Resolve, equally wrought up, instigated some strange expedient to achieve escape from insupportable oppression-as running away, or, if that could not be effected, never eating or drinking more, and letting myself die" (17).
Reflection: The idea that a small child is miserable enough to conjure up a plan to commit suicide shows the severity of Jane's emotions and her abnormal maturity. Not saying that turning to death is a mature solution to one's problems, however, it is liable to say that kind of thought process normally comes from adults. It is not shocking that she considered running away because most children of her age and relative situation react the same way. Although her brief consideration of starving herself to death may have been irrational, it allows readers to understand not only her level of depression, but also her level of competence and srength compared to her peers. Most ten year old girls would not seriously consider killing themself assuming that they are mature enough to understand that it is possible. It's upsetting to read about how misinterpretted Jane is in the house because she's not the rude, dark, and solemn girl by nature. If anything, she would be lively, cheerful, and bright spirited had she been loved and spoiled like the rest of the young children. This thought stood out from the rest of her dark thoughts because a ten year old girl wanted to starve herself to death to rid of her miseries.
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