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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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MMMrs. MeyrickMRMr. RamHMHans MeyrickMMMab MeyrickADAddyRERebecca

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mordecai's family circle
  • Central and supporting characters
  • Minor and background characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • 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
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