Jane Eyre · Character
Mr. Lloyd
Apothecary who treats Jane at Gateshead and arranges her schooling.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mr. Lloyd shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The apothecary visits Jane and questions her about her illness and unhappiness, learning about her fear of the red-room and her mistreatment by the Reeds.
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In Chapter III: The apothecary visits Jane and questions her about her illness and unhappiness, learning about her fear of the red-room and her mistreatment by the Reeds. Later, in Chapter VIII: Mr. Lloyd's letter…
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Character groups
- Minor and background characters
- Protagonist
- Gateshead and Thornfield associates
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- Breaking point
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