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Why did some critics find Middlemarch unconventional for a Victorian novel?
Why did some critics find Middlemarch unconventional for a Victorian novel?
- The lack of obscure literary and scientific allusions
- The use of modern novel characteristics (correct)
- The absence of any mention of marriage
- The presence of happy endings
What was a common criticism leveled against Middlemarch?
What was a common criticism leveled against Middlemarch?
- Its lack of intellectual depth
- Its morbid and depressing tone (correct)
- Its adherence to conventional storytelling
- Its focus on light-hearted romance
How did some critics feel about George Eliot's use of literary and scientific allusions in Middlemarch?
How did some critics feel about George Eliot's use of literary and scientific allusions in Middlemarch?
- They thought the allusions were clear and well-explained
- They disliked the scattered obscure allusions (correct)
- They found the allusions to be humorous
- They praised the educational value of the allusions
What did George Eliot dislike about the constraints on women's writing?
What did George Eliot dislike about the constraints on women's writing?
How did George Eliot differ from traditional women writers in the Victorian era?
How did George Eliot differ from traditional women writers in the Victorian era?
What was one reason Eliot's critics found Middlemarch too depressing?
What was one reason Eliot's critics found Middlemarch too depressing?
How does George Eliot portray marriage in Middlemarch compared to conventional romance fiction?
How does George Eliot portray marriage in Middlemarch compared to conventional romance fiction?
What does the text reveal about marriages based on compatibility in Middlemarch?
What does the text reveal about marriages based on compatibility in Middlemarch?
Why does Mary refuse to marry Fred if he becomes a clergyman?
Why does Mary refuse to marry Fred if he becomes a clergyman?
What consequence does Eliot illustrate for making the wrong choice in vocation in Middlemarch?
What consequence does Eliot illustrate for making the wrong choice in vocation in Middlemarch?
How does Eliot depict the consequences of confining women to the domestic sphere alone?
How does Eliot depict the consequences of confining women to the domestic sphere alone?
Why does Dorothea's passionate ambition for social reform remain unrealized?
Why does Dorothea's passionate ambition for social reform remain unrealized?
In Middlemarch, what does Eliot's refusal to conform to happy endings suggest about the novel's purpose?
In Middlemarch, what does Eliot's refusal to conform to happy endings suggest about the novel's purpose?
How does Eliot's portrayal of provincial society reflect on the characters in Middlemarch?
How does Eliot's portrayal of provincial society reflect on the characters in Middlemarch?
What makes Eliot's book 'Middlemarch' fairly experimental for its time?
What makes Eliot's book 'Middlemarch' fairly experimental for its time?
What is a central concern in Middlemarch regarding marriage?
What is a central concern in Middlemarch regarding marriage?
What contributes to Dorothea's failed marriage in Middlemarch?
What contributes to Dorothea's failed marriage in Middlemarch?
Why does Fred Vincy face hardship in his relationship with Mary Garth?
Why does Fred Vincy face hardship in his relationship with Mary Garth?
What does Middlemarch critique regarding the portrayal of marriage in novels of its time?
What does Middlemarch critique regarding the portrayal of marriage in novels of its time?
How does the community in Middlemarch react when social expectations are not met?
How does the community in Middlemarch react when social expectations are not met?
Why does Fred Vincy find true love and happiness in Middlemarch?
Why does Fred Vincy find true love and happiness in Middlemarch?
What do the failed marriages in Middlemarch suggest about the novel's view on marital bliss?
What do the failed marriages in Middlemarch suggest about the novel's view on marital bliss?
What is highlighted as the downfall of Rosamond in Middlemarch?
What is highlighted as the downfall of Rosamond in Middlemarch?
How does Fred Vincy fall into debt in Middlemarch?
How does Fred Vincy fall into debt in Middlemarch?
What happens when characters in Middlemarch strictly adhere to either chance or self-determination?
What happens when characters in Middlemarch strictly adhere to either chance or self-determination?
What role does Farebrother play in balancing fate and self-determination in Middlemarch?
What role does Farebrother play in balancing fate and self-determination in Middlemarch?
In Middlemarch, what leads to good outcomes for Fred Vincy?
In Middlemarch, what leads to good outcomes for Fred Vincy?
What characterizes the relationship between self-determination and chance in Middlemarch?
What characterizes the relationship between self-determination and chance in Middlemarch?
How does Rosamond's act of self-determination affect Lydgate in Middlemarch?
How does Rosamond's act of self-determination affect Lydgate in Middlemarch?
What is exemplified by Farebrother's educated gamble in the game of whist in Middlemarch?
What is exemplified by Farebrother's educated gamble in the game of whist in Middlemarch?
What does the miniature portrait of Ladislaw’s grandmother symbolize in the text?
What does the miniature portrait of Ladislaw’s grandmother symbolize in the text?
How does Raffles symbolize the past in Middlemarch?
How does Raffles symbolize the past in Middlemarch?
What is the significance of Ladislaw refusing the miniature portrait as a parting gift from Dorothea?
What is the significance of Ladislaw refusing the miniature portrait as a parting gift from Dorothea?
How does the death of Raffles affect the characters in Middlemarch?
How does the death of Raffles affect the characters in Middlemarch?
What disruption does Raffles bring to Middlemarch through his repeated appearances?
What disruption does Raffles bring to Middlemarch through his repeated appearances?
How does Ladislaw's grandmother's choice relate to Dorothea's decision regarding wealth and love?
How does Ladislaw's grandmother's choice relate to Dorothea's decision regarding wealth and love?
What motivates Dorothea Brooke to marry Will Ladislaw despite the consequences?
What motivates Dorothea Brooke to marry Will Ladislaw despite the consequences?
What role does Rosamond Vincy play in Lydgate's financial struggles?
What role does Rosamond Vincy play in Lydgate's financial struggles?
Why does Tertius Lydgate come to Middlemarch?
Why does Tertius Lydgate come to Middlemarch?
What sets Dorothea Brooke apart from her initial self-perception after marrying Casaubon?
What sets Dorothea Brooke apart from her initial self-perception after marrying Casaubon?
How does Rosamond Vincy's perception of Lydgate influence her decision to marry him?
How does Rosamond Vincy's perception of Lydgate influence her decision to marry him?
Why does Dorothea Brooke assist Tertius Lydgate during his darkest hour?
Why does Dorothea Brooke assist Tertius Lydgate during his darkest hour?
Who refuses to lend Rosamond and Lydgate money to pay Lydgate's debt?
Who refuses to lend Rosamond and Lydgate money to pay Lydgate's debt?
What is Fred Vincy's main reason for getting into debt?
What is Fred Vincy's main reason for getting into debt?
Who purchases Stone Court from Joshua Rigg Featherstone in Middlemarch?
Who purchases Stone Court from Joshua Rigg Featherstone in Middlemarch?
Which character in Middlemarch is known for trying to play matchmaker among unmarried young people?
Which character in Middlemarch is known for trying to play matchmaker among unmarried young people?
Who is known for being a wealthy banker with a dark past as a pawnbroker selling stolen goods?
Who is known for being a wealthy banker with a dark past as a pawnbroker selling stolen goods?
What causes Edward Casaubon's insecurity and uncertainty in Middlemarch?
What causes Edward Casaubon's insecurity and uncertainty in Middlemarch?
Which character in Middlemarch aspires to inherit Stone Court from their uncle but is ultimately disappointed?
Which character in Middlemarch aspires to inherit Stone Court from their uncle but is ultimately disappointed?
Who is known for being a bumbling man who struggles to stick to opinions in Middlemarch?
Who is known for being a bumbling man who struggles to stick to opinions in Middlemarch?
'Who causes financial difficulty for the Garths by not being able to pay his debts?' Whose story is this statement related to from the text?
'Who causes financial difficulty for the Garths by not being able to pay his debts?' Whose story is this statement related to from the text?
Which character stays loyal and resolved to stand by her husband despite his questionable actions in Middlemarch?
Which character stays loyal and resolved to stand by her husband despite his questionable actions in Middlemarch?
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