Jane Eyre

In the novel Jane Eyre, Bessie sings the poem shown below to the youthful Jane
Eyre, after which Jane sobs uncontrollably and is unable to eat. After reading and
analyzing the poem carefully, address the following question: How does the language of
the poem reflect Jane's progress toward independence? In your response, focus on
tone, imagery, and any other elements of language that seem important. As you refer to
the poem and other elements of the novel, point to specific passages, incidents, and uses
of language that illustrate your thesis. Don't summarize the plot.