Rochester admits to this, but believes he is justified in his attempt to marry Jane. He asks Jane to marry him and she accepts.ĭuring their wedding ceremony, two men arrive claiming that Rochester is already married. Eventually Rochester stops teasing Jane, admitting that he loves her and that he never intended to marry Blanche, especially as he had exposed Blanche's interest in him as solely mercenary when he caused a rumour that he is far less wealthy than she imagined. Rochester tells Jane he is to be married, at which point Jane is prepared to leave Thornfield, believing Blanche is his bride. Rochester lets Blanche flirt with him constantly in front of Jane to make her jealous and encourages rumours that he is engaged to Blanche, which devastates Jane. While Jane is working at Thornfield, Rochester invites his acquaintances over for a week-long stay, including the beautiful socialite Blanche Ingram.
Jane and Rochester grow closer and fall in love with each other. On one evening, Jane finds Rochester asleep in his bed with all the curtains and bedclothes on fire she puts out the flames and rescues him. Rochester quickly learns that he can rely on Jane in a crisis. Rochester does not claim paternity of Adèle but had brought the orphaned child to England. Rochester confides to Jane that Adèle is the daughter of his past lover, French opera dancer Céline Varens, who had run off with another man. The two quickly become friends, often arguing and discussing topical matters. Rochester is intrigued by Jane's strength of character, comparing her to an elf or sprite and admiring her unusual strength and stubbornness. She is fascinated by his rough, dark appearance as well as his abrupt manner. Rochester and Jane are immediately interested in each other. Rochester, Jane and Adèle painted by Frederick Walker (1840-1875)
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