Questions and Answers
What does the nameless narrator dream about in Chapter 1?
Manderley, a grand house near the coast in the West Country destroyed by nature.
What significant event does the narrator remember in Chapter 2?
Her first meeting with Max De Winter in Monte Carlo.
How does Maxim respond to Mrs Van Hopper's conversation in Chapter 3?
He is embarrassed and makes jokes at her expense.
What does Mrs Van Hopper explain about Rebecca in Chapter 4?
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What internal conflict does the narrator face in Chapter 5?
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What blunt question does Maxim ask the narrator in Chapter 6?
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How does the narrator feel while being introduced to the staff at Manderley in Chapter 7?
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What happens as the narrator tries to run the house in Chapter 8?
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What does the narrator do to avoid meeting Beatrice and Giles in Chapter 9?
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What unexpected encounter does the narrator have in Chapter 13?
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What is Mrs Danvers' attitude towards the narrator in Chapter 14?
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What does Beatrice and the narrator's visit to Maxim's Grandmother reveal in Chapter 15?
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What does Maxim's reaction to the narrator's costume at the fancy dress ball in Chapter 16 imply?
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What does the narrator believe about her marriage in Chapter 18?
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What crucial detail does Maxim reveal about Rebecca's death in Chapter 19?
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What verdict does the coroner reach in Chapter 23 regarding Rebecca's death?
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What discovery does Dr Baker make about Rebecca in Chapter 26?
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What alarming event occurs at the end of Chapter 27?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- The story opens with a nameless narrator dreaming of Manderley, a grand estate now overtaken by nature.
- Manderley, once majestic, is depicted as destroyed and abandoned.
Chapter 2
- The narrator and her husband reside in a hotel in Southern Europe, escaping painful memories.
- Max De Winter first meets the narrator while she is a paid companion in Monte Carlo.
Chapter 3
- A conversation is sparked between Maxim and the narrator, facilitated by Mrs. Van Hopper.
- Maxim feels embarrassed by Mrs. Van Hopper's behavior and later apologizes to the narrator.
Chapter 4
- Maxim invites the narrator to lunch and takes her on a drive, demonstrating kindness but emotional detachment.
- Mrs. Van Hopper reveals the backstory of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca, who drowned near Manderley.
Chapter 5
- The narrator secretly spends more time with Maxim and falls in love, perceiving his indifference.
- An emotional confrontation occurs when Maxim kisses her after she questions his feelings.
Chapter 6
- Maxim proposes marriage bluntly as Mrs. Van Hopper plans to go to America.
- The narrator accepts, facing skepticism about her maturity to be Mrs. De Winter.
Chapter 7
- Upon arrival at Manderley, the narrator meets the staff and feels uneasy, particularly around Mrs. Danvers.
Chapter 8
- The narrator struggles to manage her new responsibilities at Manderley, making several mistakes.
Chapter 9
- A lunch with Maxim's sister Beatrice and estate owner Frank Crawley leads the narrator to feel judged against Rebecca.
- The narrator gets lost in the house and encounters Mrs. Danvers.
Chapter 10
- A walk to the sea reveals the narrator’s curiosity leads her to a troubling spot, provoking Maxim's anger.
Chapter 11
- The narrator meets local dignitaries, feeling they are comparing her to Rebecca.
- Frank reassures her while revealing Rebecca died at night after sailing alone.
Chapter 12
- The narrator accidentally breaks a china cupid and, out of embarrassment, tries to conceal it.
- Mrs. Danvers accuses a servant of theft, prompting the narrator to confess.
Chapter 13
- Alone in Manderley, the narrator discovers Ben, a local, and is disturbed by an unexpected visit from Jack Favell.
Chapter 14
- The narrator explores Rebecca’s bedroom, feeling inferior, as Mrs. Danvers maintains it as a shrine to Rebecca.
Chapter 15
- Beatrice feels out of place during Maxim's absence, leading a dull visit to Maxim’s Grandmother where confusion arises over Rebecca's absence.
- The narrator overhears a confrontation between Maxim and Mrs. Danvers regarding Jack.
Chapter 16
- Plans for a fancy dress ball at Manderley are set in motion, with the narrator feeling left out.
- She chooses a costume resembling Maxim's ancestor but is met with Maxim's shock and anger when revealed.
Chapter 17
- Beatrice encourages the narrator to change her dress and return to the party, but the narrator feels humiliated.
- At the ball, Maxim's continued dismissal makes the narrator feel isolated.
Chapter 18
- The narrator wakes to find Maxim gone and fears their marriage is over, leading to a dangerous confrontation with Mrs. Danvers.
- Gunshots alert her to a major discovery regarding Rebecca's boat.
Chapter 19
- A diver finds Rebecca's boat with a body inside, confirming it to be Rebecca's.
- Maxim confesses to the narrator that he shot Rebecca and sunk the boat.
Chapter 20
- Maxim expresses love for the narrator, stating he hated Rebecca and revealing that she was pregnant with another man's child.
Chapter 21
- Colonel Julyan announces Rebecca's body has been identified, and further investigations are necessary.
Chapter 22
- During the inquest, evidence surfaces that Rebecca’s boat was scuttled, raising questions about her death.
Chapter 23
- Jack Favell arrives at Manderley, threatening to expose Maxim’s involvement in Rebecca’s murder.
- Favell claims he and Rebecca were lovers, trying to blackmail Maxim.
Chapter 24
- Favell accuses Maxim of jealousy-driven murder; the coroner demands proof of his claims.
- Ben’s testimony complicates matters when he denies seeing Favell at the cottage.
Chapter 25
- Julyan decides to investigate further, focusing on Rebecca’s health, suspecting she may have been in danger before her death.
Chapter 26
- Dr. Baker reveals Rebecca was ill with terminal cancer, providing critical context to her actions before her death.
Chapter 27
- After Julyan suggests a brief holiday, they discover that Mrs. Danvers has vanished.
- Returning to find Manderley engulfed in flames marks a significant turning point in the narrative.
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