# Jane Wilson — The Tenant of Wildfell Hall character guide

> Jane Wilson in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jane

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/ix)

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

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xi)

Mentioned by Rose as one who views Gilbert's visits as proof of Helen's depravity.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xiii)

Joins Eliza in taunting Gilbert, referring to Mrs. Graham as 'that unfortunate person'.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/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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