St. John Rivers was a cold and distant man. He was consumed in doing religious tasks. He was very controlling of Jane, as well. He was going to go to India to do missionary work, and he wanted poor Jane to go with him and be his wife. St. John seemed to be one of the darkest characters in the novel because he almost caused Jane to have a horrible and bitter life. However, Jane denied his request and he went to India alone. He was a big antagonist in the story.
Another antagonist in the story was Mr. Brocklehurst. He was not a big role in the story, but he made Jane's life very unpleasant. He was the principal of the school Jane attended. When Jane drops a trey near Mr. Brocklehurst, he erupts at her. He places her on a stool and declares in front of the whole school she is a liar and careless. He also tells the students not to talk to her for the rest of the day. This influences Jane a lot because now she is very self conscious. Mr. Brocklehurst made Jane's life horrible.
Instead of an antagonist, this character is kind to Jane. Helen Burns is a dear friend to poor Jane when she attends school. Helen represents one of few people who befriend Jane and care for her. She is important to the story because she is one of Jane's only friends. However, she falls ill and this is a very sad moment for Jane. Helen says that she is happy that she is dying with no pain, and teaches Jane a lesson about death. When Helen dies, Jane is holding her. Helen was a big deal in Jane's childhood.
Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. New York: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2003. Print.
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