Jane Eyre vs. Blanche Ingram

          The image above, made using a doll generator, highlights the physical differences between Jan Eyre on the left and Blanche Ingram on the right. I recreated the dinner party scene in which Blanche taunts Jane for her position and plainness. Herer the differences between the two women are most marketed. Jane describes herself as "a Governess, disconnected, poor, and plain" (187). While Blanche is mention as being "greatly admired not only for her beauty, but for her accomplishments" (185). However, Rochester prefers Jane over Blanche, because of Jane's mind and spirit. Jane is holding a book, to represent her intelligence and hunger for knowledge. Blanche is holding a handkerchief and a rose. The handkerchief is blank and shapeless, like Blanche's false and non-existent personality. And, while a rose may seem more appealing than a book, as Blanche seems more appealing than Jane, the book, like Jane, offers greater rewards in the long term.