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Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.

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Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.

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Gateshead Hall, Gateshead
Northumberland

Mr. Brockiehurst
Lowood Institution
Lowood
Durham
Dear Sir,

I understand that you have a school for charity children at Lowood. Here we have an orphan named Jane Eyre in my custody. Kindly admit her in your school at Lowood. So that she can get education. Kindly help me and also the orphan child.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
JMrs. Reed.

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Chapter 3: Jane Eyre - Writing [Page 148]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 3 Class 7 TN Board
Chapter 3 Jane Eyre
Writing | Q I. | Page 148

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