The following text is from Charlotte Bronte's 1847 novel Jane Eyre. Jane, the narrator, works as a governess at Thornfield Hall.

I went on with my day's business tranquilly; but ever and anon vague suggestions kept wandering across my brain of reasons why I should quit Thornfield; and I kept involuntarily framing advertisements and pondering conjectures about new situations: these thoughts I did not think to check; they might germinate and bear fruit if they could.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

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To convey a contrast between Jane's outward calmness and internal restlessness

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To emphasize Jane's loyalty to the people she works for at Thornfield Hall

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To demonstrate that Jane finds her situation both challenging and deeply fulfilling

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To describe Jane's determination to secure employment outside of Thornfield Hall