iends an older and precociously intelligent girl, Helen Burns. She also acquaints herself with Miss Temple, who treats Jane with justice and confidence in her ability to make good. Nevertheless, Jane must endure a difficult test of character when dealing with the superintendent of Lowood, Mr. Broklehurst. Because he is an older male figure and well-situated financially, Jane is at a major disadvantage. Mr. Brocklehurst, forewarned by Jane's Aunt of her obstinate and outspoken nature, intends to embarrass her, by placing her on a stool and claiming she is a wolf in sheep's clothing, essentially evil personified, and that the other girls are not to associate with her. But due to her likable personality and ability to stand firm, Jane does not lose courage, even in the face of such adversity. This shows strength of character, which is important in her trials to come, including her marriage.
             After sustaining much abuse at Lowood, Jane finds her place and completes her education, even staying to teach, although soon Jane finds herself restless at Lowood, and wishes to find work elsewhere. Jane ultimately answers an ad looking for a governess, the most respectable job an unmarried woman of her class could hold. The fact that Jane chooses to support herself
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