characters
Who gives the narrator a tour of Manderley and unintentionally makes her feel even more like an outsider?
Mrs. Danvers
Who says, “Why don’t you go? None of us want you.”
Mrs. Danvers
What theme is represented by the narrator’s feeling of inferiority to Rebecca?
Jealousy & insecurity
What does the west wing of Manderley represent?
Rebecca’s lingering presence
Who does the narrator feel compared to constantly, making her insecure?
Rebecca
What does the narrator realize about Rebecca after hearing people talk about her?
Rebecca was admired and seemingly perfect, making the narrator feel inferior.
What theme is seen in Mrs. Danvers’ manipulation of the narrator?
Psychological control & power
What does the sea symbolize in this section?
Rebecca’s mystery and control over Maxim’s past
Who warns the narrator not to be afraid of Manderley?
Frank Crawley
Who says, “You are so very different from Rebecca.”
Mrs. Danvers
How does the narrator’s perspective of Manderley change in this section?
It goes from a beautiful home to a place of oppression and secrets.
What object does the narrator find in Rebecca’s old room that unsettles her?
Rebecca’s monogrammed stationery (“R de W”)
Who unexpectedly visits Manderley, bringing up Rebecca’s past?
Jake Favell
what phrase does Mrs. Danvers use to describe Rebecca’s beauty?
“She was the most beautiful creature I ever saw.”
What theme is reinforced by the narrator’s struggle to assert her own identity?
The loss of self & comparison to others
How do the white azaleas in Rebecca’s old room contrast with the red rhododendrons outside?
They seem pure but are part of Rebecca’s presence, showing hidden danger
Who does the narrator overhear speaking in Rebecca’s old bedroom, fueling her paranoia?
Mrs. Danvers and Jack Favell
What does Maxim say that confuses the narrator about his feelings for Rebecca?
“You think I loved Rebecca? You think I killed her, loving her?”
What theme is reflected in Mrs. Danvers’ obsession with Rebecca?
Unhealthy devotion & the inability to let go of the past
What does the narrator’s broken figurine symbolize?
Her inability to live up to Rebecca and her growing fear of Mrs. Danvers