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does the name "adam bede" have any meaning?

 

robert s #41556
Jun 15, 2007 8:31 PM

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does the name "adam bede" have any meaning?

does the name adam bede have any meaning within the plot of the story?

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glenn r #56484
Mar 28, 2008 8:50 PM

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It defines him as a Saxon according to the text, but Adam Bede is also indicated to have Celtic features.
 

beautifull l #180339
Apr 18, 2011 11:04 PM

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as ADAM is known as the grand father of the mankind , known for his vitality ...
so is true of the protagonist of the book
and BEDE was a monk or priest of that time so george elliot merged both the names and tried to show their qualities in the character

Source(s): books on this novel

 

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