Page 2: Thornfield Hall Characters

This section delves into the complex cast of characters at Thornfield Hall, centering on the mysterious Mr. Rochester and those connected to him. The intricate relationships and hidden secrets form the core of the novel's gothic elements.

Highlight: The character of Bertha Mason Rochester represents the dark secret at the heart of Thornfield Hall.

Edward Rochester emerges as a complicated figure with a troubled past, while characters like Mrs. Fairfax and Adela Varens provide different perspectives on life at Thornfield.

Vocabulary: Ward - A person, typically a child, under the care and protection of a guardian.

Example: Blanche Ingram serves as a foil to Jane, representing the materialistic values that Jane rejects.

The social dynamics between characters reveal Victorian class structures and moral complexities, particularly through the contrast between Blanche Ingram's worldly ambitions and Jane's authentic nature.

Page 2: The Thornfield Hall Inhabitants

This section delves into the complex dynamics at Thornfield Hall, centered around the brooding Mr. Rochester and his household. The introduction of Bertha Mason represents the novel's Gothic elements and moral conflict.

Highlight: Rochester's character embodies the Byronic hero archetype - mysterious, passionate, and morally ambiguous.

Example: The concealment of Bertha Mason in the attic exemplifies the Gothic theme of hidden secrets.

Definition: Ward - A person under the protection and care of a guardian.