What does Helen Burns symbolize?

Afterwards, one might also wonder, "Why is Helen Burns important?"

Jane Eyre's Helen Burns: Although Helen Burns was not a major character in Jane Eyre's novel, Jane Eyre had her role as a supporting character. She helped Jane grow during her time at Lowood School. Helen was killed in Jane's arms from alcohol consumption. Jane and Mr. Brocklehurst find her a foil in her character.

Secondly, how does Helen affect Jane? Helen was likely Jane's first childhood friend, and she tragically died in her arms when they were both just children. It would be reasonable to assume that Jane would latch onto the core beliefs of her friend after their friendship ended. Jane was a young, isolated child.

How are Jane and Helen Burns alike?

Jane is more rebellious than Helen, who prefers to go with the flow. Jane is a person with self-worth, dignity and a commitment to justice and principle. She also has a passion for life. She is also an intelligent and honest, plain-featured firl who has to deal with hardship, inequality, oppression, and oppression.

How is Helen a foil for Jane?

Jane is Helen's foil. Helen is a dramatic foil. A foil character has opposite characteristics that highlight certain characteristics in another character. A foil is when two characters have strong contrasting traits that make those particulars stand out.