Blanche Ingram is a beautiful and wealthy socialite who briefly captures Mr. Rochester's attention in the novel Jane Eyre. She represents the societal expectations and pressures that Jane must navigate as she pursues her own path to independence and fulfillment. Ultimately, Blanche serves as a contrast to Jane's humble and genuine character.
Mr. Rochester does not love Blanche and her attempts to entertain him go by the wayside. Mr. Rochester is only interested in Blanche because society expects him to marry a woman of either high class or full coffers. Blanche is unaware of his disinterest and assumes she pleases him with her wit.
Jane concludes that Blanche is primarily interested in Rochester's wealth and status, rather than having genuine feelings of love for him. She perceives Blanche as being opportunistic and calculating in her pursuit of Rochester.
Blanche Ingram serves as a foil to Jane Eyre, highlighting Jane's moral integrity and independence in contrast to Blanche's superficiality and social ambitions. Blanche's relationship with Mr. Rochester also serves to deepen Jane's understanding of love and self-worth. Ultimately, Blanche's character helps to emphasize Jane's virtues and contributes to Jane's growth throughout the novel.
Jane recognized the gypsy as Blanche Ingram because of her distinct voice and the red scarf she wore, which Jane had seen Blanche wear before. This helped Jane realize the gypsy was in fact a scheme by Blanche to test Mr. Rochester's feelings for Jane.
A lot of characters did not like Jane, but mostly the Reeds. They abused and neglected her as a child. As Jane worked as a governess at 18, Jane takes notice that Miss Blanche Ingram (considers Mr. Rochester as a love interest) has an aversion to her.
Mr. Rochester promised Jane Eyre that he would never marry Blanche Ingram, stating that she was not the woman he truly loved. He eventually reveals his feelings for Jane and proposes to her instead.
The gypsy reveals to Blanche that Mr. Rochester is already married to Bertha Mason, his deranged wife whom he keeps hidden at Thornfield Hall. This news shatters Blanche's hopes of marrying Mr. Rochester and gaining his wealth and estate.
During the wedding ceremony, it is revealed that Mr. Rochester already has a living wife, Bertha Mason, who is mentally unstable and confined in the attic of Thornfield Hall. This impediment prevents Jane Eyre from marrying Mr. Rochester as it would be unlawful and immoral.
Mr. Rochester proves that Blanche doesn't love him by testing her reaction to the news that he is not wealthy and revealing his true financial situation. Blanche's rejection and coldness toward him once his wealth is gone exposes her true intentions. She was only interested in his money, not his character or well-being.
Mr. Rochester proposes to Jane Eyre by asking her to marry him. He declares his love for her and implores her to become his wife.
Bronte implies Jane's feelings for Mr. Rochester through her vivid descriptions of Jane's inner thoughts and emotions. Jane's increasing introspection and preoccupation with Mr. Rochester, as well as her growing sense of connection and understanding with him, suggest her growing feelings of love. Additionally, Bronte uses subtle gestures and dialogue between Jane and Mr. Rochester to convey their developing relationship.