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Antoinette Cosway

Antoinette Cosway is a fictional character from Charlotte Brontë’s novel "Jane Eyre." She is an English woman of mixed heritage, often portrayed as proud, sensitive, and misunderstood. Antoinette struggles with her identity and societal rejection, which lead to feelings of vulnerability and alienation. Her complex personality reflects themes of race, heritage, and social status, highlighting how these pressures influence her actions and relationships within the story.