Jane was in school at this point, but she still dared to speak up against teachers. At this point in the novel, she did not have any close friends, as she had just gotten there, and the only person she truly talked to was Bessie back at her Aunts house where she was a servant. She then started to open up to Helen Burns within conversation. Jane then has to get punished by Mr. Brocklehurt, and even called her a liar in front of all of her classmates. Even though he is head of the school, the young girls of Lowood do not pay him much mind. Miss Temple then comforts Jane after the incident as does Helen, and Jane finally has people supporting her which is unlike what a man would write about a girl in a novel, especially in this era. Jane then learns Helen is ill, and Helen then passes away when Jane was with her. Bessie then went to visit Jane to ensure she was okay and furthered their relationship even after so manu years.