Daniel Deronda · Character
Rebecca
A Jewish woman mentioned in the context of Mordecai's circle.
minor
Also known as Adelaide Rebekah, Adelaide
First appearance: xxxvi
Rebecca shows up with force in XXXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Adelaide Rebekah, the little girl, stands on a chair during the blessing.
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In XXXIV: Adelaide Rebekah, the little girl, stands on a chair during the blessing. Later, in Chapter XXXVIII: Adelaide Rebekah is Jacob's sister, whom Jacob later imitates Mordecai's terrifying speech to, with some…
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Character groups
- Mordecai's family circle
- Central and supporting characters
- Minor and background characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Deronda receives Hans Meyrick’s letter, whic…
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See Rebecca in xxxvi