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Thornfield Hall (fictional)

Thornfield Hall is a fictional grand estate from Charlotte Brontë’s novel "Jane Eyre." It is a large, imposing mansion set in the English countryside, serving as the home of Mr. Rochester, the story’s central male character. The hall embodies mystery and hidden secrets, with its historic architecture and elegant rooms reflecting social status and the Gothic atmosphere of the narrative. Crucial to the plot, Thornfield Hall becomes a symbol of both security and concealed darkness, playing a key role in the development of Jane's story and her quest for independence and love.