Jane Eyre · Character
Mr. Mason
Bertha's brother who reveals her existence at the wedding.
minor
Also known as Mason
First appearance: xviii
Mr. Mason shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jane delivers a message to him from Mr.
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In XIX: Jane delivers a message to him from Mr. Rochester, and he is later shown to his room by Rochester. Later, in The Night of Terror: Wounded visitor, submissive to Rochester, having been attacked by Bertha during…
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- Gateshead and Thornfield associates
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See Mr. Mason in xviii