Who Is Adele to Mr Rochester

Adèle is Mr. Rochester’s ward and the daughter of Céline Varens. Céline was Rochester’s mistress during his time in France, but Rochester cut her off after discovering Céline cheating with another man. Céline claims Adèle is his daughter, but the truth of his paternity remains ambiguous.

Why does Rochester raise Adele?

Rochester tells Jane he is rearing Adèle in order to expiate the sins of his youth. In Chapter 15, Rochester tells Jane about his passion for Céline Varens, a French opera-dancer whom he naively believed loved him.

How does Rochester describe Adele?

Adele is Rochester’s ward and she stays at Thornfield under Rochester’s instructions. Adele is described as not particularly bright and Jane gets frustrated with her, as Adele is more focused on fashion and true love rather than her studies. Adele is quite fanciful and does not take her studies seriously.