Question #N832
The following excerpt is from a novel about the early years of a young woman named Jane Eyre: "I was a girl then, sir, and in the flush of life. The world was bright, and I was young, and strong, and fearless. I had a heart full of confidence and hope; a spirit full of fire, and I thought myself on the threshold of a brilliant future. I have not seen that future yet: it is not mine to see. It has been obscured by the shadows of suffering and sorrow. But even in the darkest night of my soul, I have never lost the feeling that my heart is strong, and that my spirit is true, and that I have a power within me which nothing can conquer." In this excerpt, the young Jane Eyre's primary belief is that
Which choice best describes the most likely reason for Jane Eyre's belief that she will overcome the hardships of life?Correct Answer is: A
The excerpt states that even in "the darkest night of my soul," Jane Eyre "never lost the feeling that my heart is strong, and that my spirit is true, and that I have a power within me which nothing can conquer." This indicates that Jane Eyre's belief in her strength and spirit is what sustains her through difficult times. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the excerpt does not focus on those ideas.