It was Mr. Mason who informed Mrs. Fairfax about Rochester's intention to marry Jane Eyre. He revealed the truth to Mrs. Fairfax after hearing about the secret marriage ceremony that took place between Rochester and Bertha Mason.
Upon her arrival at Thornfield, Jane Eyre perceives Mrs. Fairfax as a kind and welcoming presence. She appreciates Mrs. Fairfax's warmth and hospitality, which contrasts with her often harsh experiences in the past. Jane finds comfort in Mrs. Fairfax's demeanor, viewing her as a motherly figure who provides a sense of stability in the unfamiliar environment of Thornfield Hall.
The housekeeper, Mrs. Alice Fairfax, learns about Mr. Rochester's plan to marry Jane Eyre from Mr. Mason, who visits Thornfield Hall and reveals the information to her.
The brother of Mr. Rochester's wife, Bertha. He forced her into marrying Mr. Rochester in order to get her off of his hands. He knew that she would go insane, but kept that from Mr. Rochester.
Mr. Rochester (well, technically Mrs. Fairfax, the housekeeper, but she WORKED for Mr. Rochester)
Mrs. Fairfax advised Jane to avoid making a formal entrance in front of the elite guests as she was a governess and not considered equal to them in status. She suggested Jane enter the room after the guests had settled to avoid drawing attention to herself and potentially feeling uncomfortable. By doing so, Mrs. Fairfax aimed to protect Jane from potential judgment or scrutiny from the upper-class guests.
Mrs. Reed is Jane Eyre's aunt by marriage, but she treats Jane as an outsider and shows her little love or concern. Mrs. Reed favors her own children over Jane, leading to a strained and unhappy relationship between them throughout Jane's childhood.
Jane Fairfax is the niece of Miss Bates and granddaughter of Mrs. Bates.
Jane Eyre's parents died of typhus fever when she was a young child. This leaves Jane orphaned and in the care of her cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed.
After Jane left Thornfield, Mrs. Fairfax stayed at Thornfield for a while longer, but eventually left to live with her married nephew. She continued to write to Jane occasionally to check on her well-being.
Jane Eyre is accused of being deceitful and telling lies by her aunt, Mrs. Reed, in the novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë. Mrs. Reed consistently portrays Jane as a dishonest and manipulative child, which is a theme that resonates throughout Jane's early life.
Jane is offered the position of governess at Thornfield Hall by Mrs. Fairfax, the housekeeper.