# Mr. Brocklehurst — Jane Eyre character guide

> Mr. Brocklehurst in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Master Broughton Brocklehurst, the Misses Brocklehurst, Brocklehurst

**First appearance:** 0006-iv

## Who they are

Hypocritical clergyman who runs Lowood School harshly.

## Relationships

### [Jane Eyre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/jane_eyre)

_rivalry_

Antagonistic relationship as the cruel, hypocritical headmaster of Lowood who publicly humiliates Jane.

### [Jane Eyre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jane_eyre_se/characters/jane_eyre)

_rivalry_

Antagonistic relationship as the cruel, hypocritical headmaster of Lowood who publicly humiliates Jane.

## In the story

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

Visits Gateshead, gives Jane a religious tract, and arranges for her to attend Lowood.

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

Visits Lowood, delivers a harsh sermon against Jane, and orders the cutting of girls' hair.

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