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Howards End opens with letters written from the novel's namesake, a country house located a train ride away from London in an area called Hilton. Margaret and Helen Schlegel, two parentless but privileged sisters, befriended the house's owners, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, while traveling around the European continent. While Margaret, the oldest sister, is at home in London caring for their younger brother Tibby, Helen visits Howards End. During her brief visit, she develops a quick romance with the younger Wilcox son, Paul, which ends with hurt feelings and embarrassment. As a result, the families go their separate ways.

In the aftermath of her visit, Helen appears to have recovered from the experience. The Schlegels, who are passionate about art…

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Posted By charlotte q #153025 at Oct 17, 2010 11:34 AM

Who is Mrs Wilcox?

Have to do a full essay on that question really need help, i know who she is but i need to write about what represnets her and what she represents etc D:

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WHAT ARE THE THEMES OF HOWARDS END??

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