Gateshead is the home of the Reed family, Jane Eyre's relatives, where she grows up as an orphan under the care of her aunt, Mrs. Reed. It is depicted as a gloomy and oppressive place, where Jane is mistreated and isolated. Gateshead represents the beginning of Jane's journey and her longing for independence and self-discovery.
Gateshead Hall is the setting at the beginning of Jane Eyre.
Jane spent most of her time in the nursery.
In Chapter 1 of "Jane Eyre," Jane hides in the window seat in the drawing-room at Gateshead Hall while reading a book.
Mrs. Reed did not tell Jane that she had received a letter from her Uncle John Eyre, who was searching for Jane to provide for her and take her away from Gateshead.
In chapter 4 of "Jane Eyre," Jane sleeps in the small, cold, and austere room designated for her at Gateshead Hall. This room is isolated and unwelcoming, reflecting the mistreatment Jane faces in the household.
Bessie asked Jane if she had been well looked after by the Reeds. She also inquired about Jane's life after leaving Gateshead.
Gateshead is in the county of Tyne and Wear.
The first setting in Jane Eyre was Gateshead Hall, a mansion. This is the residence of the Reed family ,and till adolescence, of Jane. Here Jane is bullied mercilessly and suffers greatly from injustice. She returns here later in the story to visit her dying aunt.
Mrs. Reed wanted to see Jane to inform her that she would be leaving Gateshead and going to Lowood School.
Gateshead Thunder was created in 1999.
The Sage Gateshead was created in 2004.