# St. John Rivers — Jane Eyre character guide

> St. John Rivers in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Master John, John, Mr. John, St. John, Mr. St. John, St., old Mr. Rivers, Mr. St. John Rivers, John Eyre, St. John Eyre Rivers

**First appearance:** 0031-xxix

## Who they are

Austere clergyman who shelters Jane and later proposes a missionary marriage.

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