Context & Writer's Techniques (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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In what year was Rebecca published, during which historical period?
In what year was Rebecca published, during which historical period?
1938, interwar Britain
Which Gothic element does Manderley represent in the novel?
Which Gothic element does Manderley represent in the novel?
A decaying mansion with dark secrets
How is Rebecca characterised in contrast to traditional 1930s female expectations?
How is Rebecca characterised in contrast to traditional 1930s female expectations?
Sexually confident and independent
How did Du Maurier describe Rebecca when discussing the novel?
How did Du Maurier describe Rebecca when discussing the novel?
'A study in jealousy'
Why is the second Mrs de Winter considered an unreliable narrator?
Why is the second Mrs de Winter considered an unreliable narrator?
Her insecurity & naivety distort events
What key information does Du Maurier withhold to create suspense?
What key information does Du Maurier withhold to create suspense?
Rebecca's true nature & death details
What does the sea symbolise in Rebecca?
What does the sea symbolise in Rebecca?
Danger, secrets, death & Rebecca's power
How does Rebecca contrast with the narrator as character foils?
How does Rebecca contrast with the narrator as character foils?
Glamorous & dominant vs shy & uncertain
How does Rebecca subvert the Jane Eyre parallel regarding the 'madwoman'?
How does Rebecca subvert the Jane Eyre parallel regarding the 'madwoman'?
Rebecca is powerful, not mad; narrator is
What is the famous opening line that establishes the novel's dream frame?
What is the famous opening line that establishes the novel's dream frame?
'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley'