Jane Eyre. The orphaned daughter lives happily ever after. Jane is the main character in this novel and shows a lot of conviction and maturity even at a young age.
Edward Fairfax Rochester is the main love interest in Jane's life and eventually becomes her husband. Edward is a bit of the opposite of Jane since he is a bit rough cut and gruff. He does want a wife who loves him even though is already married with a child. Edward isn't a monster and does have a compassionate side.
Adele Varens is Rochester's daughter from a previous affair. Even though Rochester denies the fact that she is his daughter, he takes her in as his ward. Adele becomes very good friends with Jane.
Bertha Rochester is Edwards's first wife. She has lost her mind and is locked in her room often but escapes from time to time. She plays a vital role when she lights Jane's bed on fire and then kills herself, causing Thronfield to burn down and Edward's handicaps.
John and Sara Reed are Jane's cousin and aunt who torment her in her early years. They teach Jane to forgive and then cause her to move to a school for eight ye
Jane has another dream in which she is clutching an infant and watching Thornfield crumble. The infant represented Jane's sadness as a child and the sadness she will go through in the future. Thornfield falling apart is a sign of what is to become to Thronfield in the future hence the fire.
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