# Jane Eyre — Character guide

> Key figures in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

- [Jane Eyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/jane_eyre.md): Orphaned governess who becomes the narrator and central protagonist, seeking love and independence.
- [Mr. Rochester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/edward_rochester.md): Byronic master of Thornfield Hall who falls in love with Jane despite his dark secret.
- [St. John Rivers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/st_john_rivers.md): Austere clergyman who shelters Jane and later proposes a missionary marriage.
- [Mrs. Reed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mrs_reed.md): Jane's cruel aunt who raises her at Gateshead after her parents' death.
- [Helen Burns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/helen_burns.md): Jane's saintly friend at Lowood School who teaches her forbearance.
- [Miss Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/miss_temple.md): Kind superintendent of Lowood School who becomes Jane's mentor.
- [Bertha Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/bertha_mason.md): Rochester's mad first wife confined to the attic of Thornfield Hall.
- [Adèle Varens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/adele_varens.md): Rochester's lively French ward whom Jane tutors at Thornfield.
- [Mrs. Fairfax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mrs_fairfax.md): Kindly housekeeper of Thornfield Hall who welcomes Jane.
- [Blanche Ingram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/blanche_ingram.md): Haughty society beauty whom Rochester courts to make Jane jealous.
- [Diana Rivers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/diana_rivers.md): Intelligent and kind sister of St. John who befriends Jane.
- [Mary Rivers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mary_rivers.md): Gentle sister of St. John who lives with Diana and Jane.
- [John Reed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/john_reed.md): Jane's bullying cousin at Gateshead who later dies by suicide.
- [Georgiana Reed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/georgiana_reed.md): Jane's vain and beautiful cousin at Gateshead.
- [Eliza Reed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/eliza_reed.md): Jane's cold, religious cousin who becomes a nun.
- [Bessie Lee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/bessie_lee.md): Kind nursemaid at Gateshead who shows Jane affection.
- [Mr. Brocklehurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_brocklehurst.md): Hypocritical clergyman who runs Lowood School harshly.
- [Grace Poole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/grace_poole.md): Servant who guards Bertha Mason in the attic at Thornfield.
- [Mr. Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/richard_mason.md): Bertha's brother who reveals her existence at the wedding.
- [Céline Varens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/celeine_varens.md): French opera singer and Rochester's former mistress, Adèle's mother.
- [Rosamond Oliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/rosamond_oliver.md): Beautiful heiress whom St. John loves but refuses to marry.
- [Mr. Lloyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_lloyd.md): Apothecary who treats Jane at Gateshead and arranges her schooling.
- [Miss Scatcherd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/miss_scatcherd.md): Harsh teacher at Lowood who punishes Helen Burns.
- [John Eyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/john_eyre.md): Jane's uncle who leaves her a fortune, connecting her to the Rivers.
- [Pilot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/pilot.md): Rochester's loyal dog who accompanies him throughout the story.
- [Sophie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/sophie.md): French maid at Thornfield who cares for Adèle.
- [Abbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/abbot.md): Servant at Gateshead who assists Mrs. Reed.
- [Robert Leaven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/robert_leaven.md): Coachman at Gateshead who helps Jane leave for Lowood.
- [Miss Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/miss_miller.md): Teacher at Lowood School who greets new students.
- [Colonel Dent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/colonel_dent.md): Guest at Thornfield during Rochester's house party.
- [Lady Ingram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/lady_ingram.md): Blanche's proud mother who visits Thornfield.
- [Frederick Lynn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/frederick_lynn.md): Guest at Thornfield Hall during Rochester's party.
- [Mr. Eshton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_eshton.md): Local magistrate and guest at Thornfield with his family.
- [Mr. Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_carter.md): Surgeon who treats Mr. Mason after Bertha attacks him.
- [Mr. Briggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_briggs.md): Lawyer who stops Jane's wedding to reveal Bertha's existence.
- [Mr. Wood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_wood.md): Clergyman who nearly marries Jane and Rochester.
- [Mr. Oliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/mr_oliver.md): Rosamond's wealthy father who lives near Morton.
- [Hannah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/hannah.md): Servant at the Rivers' house who initially distrusts Jane.
- [Samuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/samuel.md): Servant at Gateshead who fetches Mr. Lloyd.
- [Miss Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/miss_smith.md): Teacher at Lowood who instructs in sewing.
- [Julia Severn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/julia_severn.md): Student at Lowood whose hair is cut by Mr. Brocklehurst.
- [Madame Joubert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/madame_joubert.md): Mentioned as a former teacher at Lowood.
- [Theodore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/theodore.md): Mentioned as a child at Thornfield party.
- [Old John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/old_john.md): Servant at Gateshead who works in the stables.
- [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/barbara.md): Servant at Gateshead mentioned in passing.
- [Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/clara.md): Mentioned as a friend of Georgiana Reed.
- [Giacinta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/giacinta.md): Mentioned as one of Rochester's former mistresses.

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