Mrs. Fairfax is the housekeeper at Thornfield, although Jane Eyre initially mistakes her for the absent employer. She explains that visitors expect Edward Rochester to marry Blanche Ingram and later tells Jane that Thornfield burned after Bertha escaped. She also helps Adele Varens reach safety during the fire.
A female friend of Captain Stone. The captain confides in her about his fears of losing his sanity, revealing the early stages of his psychological deterioration.
Louisa Creed is one of Ellen Creed’s two peculiar sisters, invited into Leonora Fiske’s home because Ellen fears they may be evicted or sent to an institution. Along with her sister, she wears out Leonora’s welcome and damages the household. She later returns from a walk and helps prompt Ellen’s final departure.
Mrs. Rand is the mother of Paul and Wesley and works with Dr. Maxwell. With the temple priest's knowledge, she uses claims that spirits speak through her to persuade islanders to follow medical and sanitary advice. She later reveals the frightening explanation for Jessica's condition and orders Carrefour away.
Mrs. Burnside provides Horace Vendig with immediate comfort when he arrives believing that he has no home and intends to leave that night. She insists that he stay, establishing the Burnside household as a place of shelter and emotional support during the formative crisis in Horace's childhood.
Miss Roberts is the school's music teacher. She takes an interest in Doris after recognizing the girl's singing ability, and later travels to the city after a reward is offered for finding Doris. Although she appears to be pursuing the reward, her real purpose is to learn why Doris ran away; she then denies that Doris is the girl she knows.
One of Molly Barry's fellow actors and friends. Molly tells Julia about her plan to leave the stage temporarily and apply for a housekeeper position in John Graham's household. The summary identifies her as part of Molly's theatrical circle but gives no further individual actions or details about her role.
Edith Barrett has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Signature works include The Ghost Ship, I Walked with a Zombie, The Lady Gambles. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
