JANE EYRE

Is ten years old when the story stars. She live with her aunt and cousins at Gateshead. Her parents died when she was a baby. Jane telss her own story. 'I am poor and I am not pretty, she says,'but I have a strong.

MR ROCHESTER

Is a rich and important man of about forty. He has had an interesting life, and there are many secrets in his past.

MRS FAIRFAX

Is the housekeeper at Thornfield. Most of the year, she lives there alone with servants.

ADÉLE

Is a young French girl. She has come to live with Mr Rochester and she needs a governess.

BLANCHE INGRAM

Is a fine young lady from a very good family. She lives at Ingram Park near Thornfield.

ST JOHN RIVERS

Is a country clergyman at Morton. He would like to find a wife who can join him in his work.