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Consider pairing Rebecca with other gothic works by women including The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Consider reading classic gothic texts like Edgar Allen Poe’s short stories.
Consider reading other works by Daphne Du Maurier like Jamaica Inn, The Scapegoat, and “The Birds.”
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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.
What do you mean by "it"?
