Eleanor Vance is a fictional character from the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. She is portrayed as a shy and sensitive young woman who has spent much of her life caring for her demanding, ill mother. Eleanor is invited to Hill House to participate in a paranormal study, seeking a sense of belonging and independence. Throughout the story, Eleanor's character grapples with her insecurities and desires for acceptance. Her experiences in Hill House reveal her complex emotions and the impact of her troubled past, ultimately leading to a dramatic and ambiguous conclusion.