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Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre: characters

Principal characters

Jane Eyre

Jane is an orphan who grows up with little money or kindness. She becomes a governess and seeks love without giving up her freedom or beliefs.

Relationships

  • Mrs Reedaunt by marriage and guardian
  • St John Riverscousin and suitor
  • Diana Riverscousin and close friend
  • Mary Riverscousin and close friend
  • John Eyreuncle and benefactor
  • Edward Rochesteremployer and later husband
  • Helen Burnsclose school friend
  • Miss Templetrusted teacher
  • Adèle Varenspupil
  • Edward Rochester

Thornfield and its visitors

  • Mrs Fairfax
  • Adèle Varens
  • Bertha Mason
  • Grace Poole
  • Blanche Ingram
  • Richard Mason
  • Céline Varens
  • Rowland Rochester
  • Rochester's father

The Rivers household

  • St John Rivers
  • Diana Rivers
  • Mary Rivers
  • Hannah
  • Rosamond Oliver
  • Mr Oliver

Gateshead family and household

  • Mrs Reed
  • Bessie Lee
  • John Reed
  • Eliza Reed
  • Georgiana Reed
  • Mr Reed
  • Mr Lloyd

Lowood School

  • Helen Burns
  • Miss Temple
  • Mr Brocklehurst
  • Miss Scatcherd

Other family and connections

  • John Eyre
  • Jane's father
  • Jane's mother
  • Mr Briggs

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