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I've just begun to read the classic novel named "Jane Eyre", in which I encountered a sentence that I don't comprehend very well: There were moments when I was bewildered by the terror he inspired, because I had no appeal whatever against either his menaces or his inflictions. There are two words here whose exact usages I 'm not sure of: appeal and whatever. Could you please help me with them?
Crystal, Beijing
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The novel Jane Eyre was written in the 19th century by Charlotte Bronte. It became a very popular book and remains popular even today.
Our question this week comes from a listener who's been reading it and wants us to explain some of the words; appeal and whatever. These words can have several meanings but Rob and Feifei try to explain them in the context of the story.
Many old English novels contain some strange and elaborate writing.
The book was published in London in 1847
Although the writing may be old, the meaning of the words remain the same in modern English.
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