# Grace Poole — Jane Eyre character guide

> Grace Poole in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Grace, Poole, Mrs. Poole

**First appearance:** 0013-xi

## Who they are

Servant who guards Bertha Mason in the attic at Thornfield.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/xii)

Jane hears her laugh and murmurs; describes her as hard-featured and monosyllabic.

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

Grace Poole is found sewing in Mr. Rochester's chamber after the fire; she remains composed and evasive when questioned by Jane.

### [The Night of Terror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/xx)

Heard laughing in the inner apartment, confirming her role as Bertha's keeper.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/chapters/xxv)

Rochester suggests the intruder was Grace Poole, though Jane is certain it was a different woman.

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

Grace Poole is seen attending to Bertha Mason in her locked room, confirming her role as keeper.

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

Mentioned as Bertha's keeper who drank gin, allowing Bertha to escape.

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