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From "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Brontë, Charlotte
Mrs. Fairfax
The kind and practical housekeeper at Thornfield Hall.
Core Belief
"Kindness, duty, and propriety are essential virtues. Social order and established customs should be respected."
Worldview
Mrs. Fairfax sees the world through a lens of practicality and social convention. She values stability and tradition, offering a more grounded perspective than the passionate Rochester or the idealistic St. John.
Personality
Gentle, sensible, and well-meaning, Mrs. Fairfax is a source of stability and comfort for Jane. She is traditional and somewhat conventional in her views, offering practical advice and a comforting presence.
In Their Own Words
"“I am afraid you have had a tedious ride; John drives so slowly; you must be cold, come to the fire.”"
"“It passes me! but no doubt it is true since you say so. How it will answer, I cannot tell: I really don’t know. Equality of position and fortune is often advisable in such cases; and there are twenty years of difference in your ages. He might almost be your father.”"
"“Well, is he? I think so: he is very changeful and abrupt.”"
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