Jane in Chapter 5, page no.87, initiates conversation with a stranger merely because of curiosity and not because of loneliness or being gregarious by nature. This can be concluded from the lines preceding the conversation: “I stood lonely enough: but to that feeling of isolation I was accustomed: it did not oppress me much.”
Jane seems to love books and reading as it seems to be the only reason for her to start a conversation with a stranger in a sea of strangers. She herself finds it surprising that she started a conversation as can be inferred from these lines: “I hardly know where I found the hardihood thus to open a conversation with a stranger. The step was contrary to my nature or habits”. She only read childish and frivolous kinds of books and could not comprehend serious tests. She seems to like magic with her reference to fairies and genii as something she liked to read about.
In the entire length of the conversation it can be seen that Jane keeps questioning about different things, from the tablet she found to the stranger’s personal life. She is very inquisitive by nature, and also very curious. Jane is neither diplomatic nor does she have enough tact while questioning the stranger, “Are you an orphan?”
Jane wishes to know all about her new environment and the people who are there. She is a child with the childish tendency of opening her mouth before thinking through what she wants to say. She is honest. (“I cannot pronounce her name as you do”; “But Miss.Temple is the best – isn’t she?”)
Great observations! Seriously, i've gained more insights into Jane's character and her possible "Faces"!
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