Jane Eyre Point of View Exercise

From the text:
“Hitherto, while gathering up the discourse…went to my heart like a dagger.” (62)

My re-write:
“Hitherto, while gathering up the discourse of Mr. Brocklehurst and Miss Temple, Jane had not, at the same time, neglected precautions to secure her personal safety; if she could only elude observation. To this end, Jane sat well back on the form, and while pretending to be busy with her sum, she held her slate in a position that concealed her face. She would have escaped notice, had not her treacherous slate happened to slip from her hands. It fell with an obtrusive crash, directly drawing every eye upon her. Her facial expression was that of distress as she stopped to pick up the two fragments of slate; her face then instantly changed as if she was aware of the scolding that was to come.
‘A careless girl!’ said Mr. Brocklehurst, and immediately after—‘It is the new pupil, I perceive. I must not forget I have a word to say respecting her.’ Then aloud for all to hear, Jane cringing, ‘Let the child who broke her slate come forward!’
Jane seemed paralyzed for she did not move. Two great girls sitting on either side of Jane set her on her legs and pushed her towards the dread judge. Miss Temple gently assisted Jane to his very feet. Miss Temple whispered in Jane’s ear as to give her courage; however, Jane’s disposition expressed disappointment and fear.”

Analysis:
Although Jane still remains the protagonist, we are not exposed to Jane’s personal feelings of fear, resentment, anger, or whatever else she may be feeling. Her countenance and disposition give way to her emotions; however, we can only assume what her sentiments truly are. Miss Temple does appear to be an encouraging and supportive figure, but by whispering, she also seems to be going against that who is above her and acts as her superior. In this scene, Mr. Brocklehurt is portrayed to be an enforcer. We have yet to form opinions of this man because we do not have the bias view of Jane telling us what to feel. Because of this, Mr. Brocklehurst looks as if he is simply doing his job as a disciplinarian. The plot, along with my interpretation of the novel, changes with the change in perspective when taking into account Jane’s unfortunate condemnation. With third person, we are not aware of Jane’s innocence. We simply see her actions, but also hear Mr. Brocklehurst’s accusations. Opinions can only be formed with Jane’s actions and who she proves her self to be as expressed by Miss Temple: “We shall think you what you prove yourself to be, my child. Continue to act as a good girl, and you will satisfy us." (67).