Throughout the novel‚ Rebecca‚ author Daphne du Maurier often reminds the reader of the constant battle of flesh versus spirit. This battle takes place between Rebecca‚ who takes the role of the spirit‚ in a sense that she died‚ but was never forgotten and always remembered as a perfect being who everyone loved. The flesh would be the role of Mrs. De Winter who married Rebecca’s husband Maxim De Winter. Mrs. De Winter is compared in several ways to Rebecca because she is a shy woman who feels easily
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often viewed as peaceful escapes‚ but sometimes dreams make a person’s worst fears come true. In an excerpt from Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier‚ the narrator describes a dream where she visits an abandoned home overpowered by nature. The author uses menacing diction‚ mysterious details‚ and haunting imagery to create a nostalgic mood. In the beginning of the passage‚ du Maurier creates a threatening mood through her description of the gate. The narrator reveals on line four “there was a padlock and
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Explain the effectiveness of the structure of the text‚ Rebecca Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca is structured in a circular form‚ which is effective in displaying elements of the gothic genre and producing a sense of mystery and ambiguity. The fact that details are revealed gradually creates tension‚ and a desire to know‚ so that by the end of the novel the audience is satisfied with the complete story‚ despite the horrific truth regarding Rebecca’s murder. The text virtually revolves
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Social Structure of the 1930 ’s Daphne Du Maurier uses her own reflections in Rebecca to criticize the social structure of the 1930 ’s. The settings throughout the book are taken directly from Daphne ’s memories as a young child and adult portraying the high social class environment. Important characters and their actions can easily relate back to Daphne ’s relationship with certain individuals in her life. The characters everyday routines show Daphne ’s social views on the stereotyped British
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In the beginning of Daphne du Maurier’s novel Rebecca‚ we are told that Maxim’s first wife Rebecca de Winter died from drowning. Moreover‚ everyone including the second Mrs. de Winter was not only convinced that Rebecca was a kind and warm woman but also that Maxim and Rebecca were very much in love. However‚ as the story continues it is revealed not only how kind Rebecca really was‚ but how she died‚ and how happy Maxim and Rebecca really were. To elaborate‚ for the majority of the novel everyone
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the impression that person makes upon others determines the way that person is treated. If one has charisma and self confidence in one’s own abilities‚ those around unconsciously recognise this trait and are inclined to respond with respect. In Daphne du Maurier’s novel "Rebecca"‚ the narrator Mrs de Winter’s lack of self confidence and assertion are responsible for the lack of respect she receives from others. In comparison‚ when a character‚ such as Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre has self confidence
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In Rebecca‚ by Daphne Du Maurier‚ the narrator’s perception of self changes over the course of the romance novel. This can be observed by scrutinizing her perception of self at the beginning of the novel‚ soon after she arrives at Manderly‚ the famous mansion where her new husband‚ Maxim DeWinter‚ lives‚ and after she hears Maxim’s revelation: he killed his first wife‚ Rebecca‚ because he thought she would have a son who would not be his‚ yet still be the heir of Manderly. Initially‚ the narrator
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Rebecca has been described as the first major gothic romance of the 20th century; Mrs. Danvers’ character is one of the few Gothic interests within the novel. Her unnatural appearance and multi-faceted relationship with Rebecca provides scope for manifold interpretations and critical views. Furthermore‚ Mrs. Danvers connection with Rebecca and Manderlay is a sub-plot in itself‚ making Mrs. Danvers the most subtly exciting character in the novel. Mrs. Danvers bond with the late Mrs. De Winter is
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In Daphne du Maurier’s novel‚ Rebecca‚ the nameless narrator‚ Mrs. du Winter‚ is portrayed as having primary personality traits that contribute to the overall significance and role of the character. Mrs. du Winter mysteriously falls in love with Maxim after he kills his old‚ unwanted wife Rebecca. Mrs. du Winter barely questions Maxim‚ and chooses to ignore the fact he committed a murder. This makes the readers question her true intention and ability to be an educated‚ independent woman who can differ
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Compare and Contrast the New Wife to Rebecca In the book Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier‚ one learns of the two mistresses of Manderley. Rebecca being the former and Mrs. de Winter as the present. Maxim’s wives are very different from each other in many ways that are not completely discovered until the end of the book. When Rebecca became the mistress of Manderley‚ she brought along a past that had not yet been revealed to Maxim. This secret past was one full of deceit and horrible stories that Maxim
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