# Blanche Ingram — Jane Eyre character guide

> Blanche Ingram in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Miss Ingram, Ingram, the beautiful Miss Ingram, the Honourable Blanche, Blanche, Blanche Ingram, Mrs. Fairfax of Blanche Ingram

**First appearance:** 0019-xvii

## Snapshot

The dazzling, sharp-tongued society beauty who descends on Thornfield, making Jane feel plain, poor, and painfully visible.

## Who they are

Blanche Ingram arrives with her grand family to be courted by Rochester, and she performs elegance like a profession. She is proud, quick to mock, and openly contemptuous of governesses, which makes her a mirror for everything Jane is not supposed to be. Her presence forces Jane to confront her own feelings for Rochester long before she can name them.

## In the story

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/xvi)

Blanche Ingram is discussed by Mrs. Fairfax as a potential match for Mr. Rochester, and Jane paints an idealized miniature of her.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/xvii)

The elegant and admired lady equestrian who rides alongside Mr. Rochester, appearing to be his preferred companion.

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

Attempts to fascinate Mr. Rochester with elaborate arts but fails; Jane considers her showy but not genuine.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/xix)

Referred to as the beautiful lady Mr. Rochester is expected to marry, though the gypsy suggests she is primarily interested in his estate.

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