# Miss Osborne — Vanity Fair character guide

> Miss Osborne in Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Jane Osborne, Jane, old Jane, Dear Miss Osborne

**First appearance:** 0024-xxiv-in-which-mr-osborne-takes-down-the-family-bible

## Who they are

George's spinster sister who lives with their father and later befriends Amelia.

## In the story

### [XII: Quite a Sentimental Chapter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xii-quite-a-sentimental-chapter)

One of George's sisters; she and Maria patronize Amelia and wonder what George sees in her, reflecting their snobbery.

### [XIII: Sentimental and Otherwise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xiii-sentimental-and-otherwise)

Present at the dinner; communicates with her sisters via glances about their father's mood.

### [A Quarrel About an Heiress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xxi-a-quarrel-about-an-heiress)

George's sister, who eagerly promotes the match with Miss Swartz and flatters the heiress.

### [Captain Dobbin Proceeds on His Canvass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xxiii-captain-dobbin-proceeds-on-his-canvass)

Jane Osborne is the first to hear the news; she is initially shocked but softened by Dobbin's appeal.

### [In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xxiv-in-which-mr-osborne-takes-down-the-family-bible)

One of the daughters present in the household, part of the family portrait and the tense atmosphere.

### [Widow and Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xxxv-widow-and-mother)

One of Mr. Osborne's daughters, who grieves openly for her brother George and worries about a possible reconciliation with Amelia.

### [XLII: Which Treats of the Osborne Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xlii-which-treats-of-the-osborne-family)

Jane Osborne lives a dreary, restricted life as her father's housekeeper, denied the chance to marry and subjected to his harsh rule.

### [In Which We Enjoy Three Courses and a Dessert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/xlix-in-which-we-enjoy-three-courses-and-a-dessert)

Miss Osborne is referenced indirectly as part of the social circle, but not directly featured in this chapter.

### [Georgy Is Made a Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/lvi-georgy-is-made-a-gentleman)

Accompanies old Mr. Osborne on rides in the Park, and is present when Georgy rides by.

### [Returns to the Genteel World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/lx-returns-to-the-genteel-world)

Visits Amelia in Gillespie Street, bringing her closer to George, and is allowed to see her nephew more frequently.

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