The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character

Jane Wilson

A sharp-tongued young woman who gossips about Helen and later marries Richard Wilson.

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Also known as Jane

First appearance: i

Jane Wilson shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Directs Lawrence's attention to Gilbert and Mrs.

Jane Wilson first appears in 0002 i.

In IX: Directs Lawrence's attention to Gilbert and Mrs. Graham with a cold, sarcastic smile, implying a romantic attachment.

Later, in XI: Mentioned by Rose as one who views Gilbert's visits as proof of Helen's depravity.

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IX
Directs Lawrence's attention to Gilbert and Mrs. Graham with a cold, sarcastic smile, implying a romantic attachment.
XI
Mentioned by Rose as one who views Gilbert's visits as proof of Helen's depravity.
XIII
Joins Eliza in taunting Gilbert, referring to Mrs. Graham as 'that unfortunate person'.
XLVI
Described by Gilbert as selfish, cold-hearted, ambitious, and artful. She is revealed to have maliciously spread slander about Helen and is ultimately disappointed when Lawrence ends his courtship.

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