Helen Burns is a foil for Jane. This means that Jane's character contrasts with Helen's. They meet at Lowood.This is a school headed by a cruel Headmaster. Helen is admired by Jane because Helen is intelligent and too religious. The fact that she believes in God makes her cope with the suffering at school. She thinks that you must love your friends and enemies as well. She is a mentor for Jane; she advises and helps Jane during this difficult time at Lowood. However, when Helen dies of consumption because of the unhealthy conditions at school, Jane 's view of life changes. Helen's death makes Jane start her journey of self-discovery. Jane rejects self-sacrifice in the name of religion.