Ate the insects I believe is the simple predicate in the sentence.
The best way to increase reading comprehension is to read more often.
Reading different types of books, with different subjects and content,
will condition your brain to retain more information over time. This
will also give you the ability to read more quickly.
I think they are optimistic cause the the happy characters
Helen was a symbol of acceptance a way for Jane to connect with someone who experienced the same things as she did whenever she was at her original home. Miss Temple was a symbol of acceptance as well and a little more important because she was an adult who believed in Jane's academic ability disregarding some of the things that others liked to point out about Jane. Her time at Lowood is important to the development of her character specifically because of these two people who helped show her understanding.
To keep food in it so you can eat when youre hungry