From jane eyre by charlotte brontë “hardened girl! ” exclaimed miss scatcherd, “nothing can correct you of your slatternly habits: carry the rod away.” burns obeyed: i looked at her narrowly as she emerged from the book closet; she was just putting back her handkerchief into her pocket, and the trace of a tear glistened on her thin cheek. based on this passage, which of the following best describes charlotte brontë’s philosophical assumption? teachers should be harsh with students who have poor habits. the best teachers are strict teachers who enforce the rules. a compassionate teacher is a poor teacher. physical punishment is cruel and inhuman.