What does Mr. Brocklehurst’s analogy between the ill-prepared breakfast and the “sufferings of the primitive Christians…the torments of martyrs…the exhortations of our blessed Lord Himself” reveal about his character? How does this attitude contrast with that of Miss Temple to reveal the author’s social message?
Brocklehurst's analogy between an ill-prepared meal with the “sufferings of the primitive Christians…the torments of martyrs…the exhortations of our blessed Lord Himself” shows that Brocklehurst is an extravagant man. Only someone who is accustomed to the absoloute best would feel the need to describe something so petty in such dire circumstances.
Mr. Brocklehurst's insensitive and cruel behavior differs from that of Miss Temple because she is clearly a very kind, compassionate woman who cares for the girls, unlike Mr. Brocklehurst who shows much more selfish tendencies.
Brocklehurst serves as a symbol for the author's message about hypocrites in Christianity, as he is supposedly a pious man. Miss Temple serves as his complete opposite, to worsen his brutal attitude and show the audience how pitiful he truthfully is.
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