# Abbot — Jane Eyre character guide

> Abbot in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Abbot

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Servant at Gateshead who assists Mrs. Reed.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/ii)

Miss Abbot assists in restraining Jane and harshly criticizes her behavior, calling her 'underhand' and warning of divine punishment.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/iii)

Abbot speaks dismissively of Jane, calling her a 'little toad' and expressing preference for Georgiana, while also revealing details about Jane's parents' history.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned in the conference with Bessie; part of the household staff.

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