After placing an ad for employment as a governess, Jane Eyre (Samantha Morton) journeys to Thornfield Hall to inquire about a possible position. She is hired by the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax ...

Jane Eyre has many memorable characters that appear in the novel and interact with the heroine, Jane - influencing her development for better or for worse. In the novel, Jane is the main character.

At the end of the novel, when Mrs Reed is dying, we learn that she is jealous of Jane, as her husband loved Jane dearly, perhaps more than their own children. This could be the reason behind her ...