Genre
Romance Novel
Setting and Context
The book is written in the context of relationships
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Romantic, fascinating, optimistic, hopeful
Protagonist and Antagonist
Hyacinth Bridgeton is the protagonist of the book.
Major Conflict
The main conflict is that Gareth St. Claire is cut off from his father's financial aid, and he is broke most of the time.
Climax
The climax is when Hyacinth falls in love with Gareth, and together they locate the family heirloom that had a big fortune for him. Gareth’s father tries to ruin their relationship by revealing that he is not his biological father. However, the love between Gareth and Hyacinth is strong. They eventually locate the heirloom and get married.
Foreshadowing
His father's jealousy foreshadows Gareth's financial problems after realizing that he is not his biological son.
Understatement
The romantic relationship between Hyacinth and Gareth is understated. After Gareth's father reveals that he is not his biological son, Hyacinth loves Gareth more, and their love leads to a happy marriage.
Allusions
The story alludes to obstacles facing romantic relationships.
Imagery
The revelation that Gareth is not his father's biological son depicts sensory imagery, which helps readers comprehend the unstable relationship between Gareth and his father. At some point, the father cuts off his relationship with Gareth, which makes broke.
Paradox
The satire is that Gareth and Hyacinth's sexual relations grow stronger after his father tries to ruin them. Instead of disintegrating, their love leads to a happy marriage.
Parallelism
Gareth’s father’s intentions parallel Hyacinth’s initial thoughts about relationships.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
The family heirloom is personified as the savior of Gareth's future.
