The Last Chronicle of Barset · Character

Jane Crawley

The younger Crawley daughter, raised in Hogglestock's grinding poverty, whose quiet endurance of shame and hunger stands beside her father's furious pride.

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Also known as Jane, Poor Jane

First appearance: The Clergyman's House at Hogglestock

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Jane lives inside the family's relentless scarcity, watching her mother beg for necessities her father forbids and bearing the disgrace of poverty that shames him far more than it shames her. She belongs to the parsonage household whose ruin by a stolen cheque becomes the novel's central scandal, and she shares in the humiliation that follows. Her patient presence sharpens the contrast between Crawley's agonized conscience and the women who absorb the cost of his principles.

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How Did He Get It?
Younger daughter of Mr. Crawley, still at home, helping her mother and studying Greek with her father.
The Clergyman's House at Hogglestock
Present in the room, attempts to gain her father's attention, and later discusses the situation with her mother in the kitchen.
Mr. Crawley Seeks for Sympathy
Mentioned as the only child still at home; she comforts her mother.
The Bishop's Angel
Spots Mr. Thumble at the gate and helps direct him to tie up his pony; later retires to the school.
Mr. Crawley Is Summoned to Barchester
Reads Greek with her father, Mr. Crawley, as he prepares for his journey.
Where Did It Come from?
Mentioned as being in bed when Mrs. Crawley resolved to ask further questions.
Two Visitors to Hogglestock
Present in the room; defends the house against the major's remark that it is sad, and is addressed kindly by him.
Mr. Crawley's Last Appearance in His Own Pulpit
Attends the service and criticizes Mr. Thumble's sermon, but is gently rebuked by her father.
LXXIV: The Crawleys Are Informed
Present in the school when the visitors arrive; initially skeptical of Mr. Toogood but later corrected by her father.
The Arabins Return to Barchester
Meets Dean Arabin at the school; tells him her father has gone to Hoggle End and that he is sometimes better and sometimes worse.
Mr. Crawley Speaks of His Coat
Expresses dislike for Mr. Thumble in a whisper, overheard by the dean.

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