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Rebecca Questions and Answers
The Question and Answer section for Rebecca is a great
resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The novel is a classic, and there aren't many weaknesses to cite. If I had to list a few I might go with the fact it has an inordinate amount of imagery...... then again, imagery is so lacking in contemporary literature that I hate to even...
Maxim tells his wife to dress up as Alice in Wonderland because she is acting petulant, pouting.... like a little girl. This idea is referenced twice, and both times Maxim mentions it as a joke.
Rebecca study guide contains a biography of Daphne Du Maurier, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
Rebecca essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.
