Thousands of governesses in Britain lived in wealthy families, teaching their children. Young ladies had no money so they had to earn a living. The heroione of Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, was a governess. Jane was lucky and married her employer. But what was life like for real governesses?
The governesses gave lessons, and in return, the employers let her live in their home and paid only pocket money. But they often treated her badly: they made her eat her meals alone, and sometimes she had to share a bedroom with the children. Often , they did't let the governesses leave the house and she
- wasn't allowed to meet young men.
In real life, it was very difficult for governess to marry ... and escape
Gaemess
Thousands of governesses in Britain lived in wealthy families, teaching their children. Young ladies had no money so they had to earn a living. The heroione of Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, was a governess. Jane was lucky and married her employer. But what was life like for real governesses? The governesses gave lessons, and in return, the employers let her live in their home and paid only pocket money. But they often treated her badly: they made her eat her meals alone, and sometimes she had to share a bedroom with the children. Often , they did't let the governesses leave the house and she- wasn't allowed to meet young men. In real life, it was very difficult for governess to marry ... and escapeGaemess
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