
a few days after leaving Thornfield, at Marsh End
Jane is Taken in by the Rivers Family
Desperate and near death, Jane stumbles upon a house called Marsh End. She is initially turned away by the servant, Hannah, but is rescued by St. John Rivers, who brings her inside. He and his sisters, Diana and Mary, take her in, give her food and shelter, and nurse her back to health. Jane, using the alias Jane Elliott, slowly recovers. This event marks the beginning of a new life for Jane, providing her with a family and a sense of belonging.