Rebecca Chps. 11-18

Morbid

(adj.) in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy; caused by or related to disease, unwholesome

Purge

(v.) to wash away impurities, clean up; (n.) the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively

Reproofs

an expression of blame or disapproval

Paltry

(adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy

Ingratiating

Charming; agreeable; pleasing

Malevolent

spiteful, showing ill will; doing evil to others

Imperative

extremely necessary; vitally important

Pavilion

tent or light building used for shelter or exhibitions

Austerity

sternness or severity of manner or attitude

Swathed

To wrap, bind or swaddle, to bandage

Clarice

Lacks of service but makes her a perfect fit for a new, shy and new mistress of Manderly

What does is the narrator worried about?

The marriage falling apart

What does Clairce break?

A valuable glass

Who is Ben?

A disabled man who lives near Manderley. He spies on  the narrator 

Who is Jack Favell

A good looking man- has a sports car, he invites the narrator in the car but makes her uncomfortable

What does Mrs. Danvers think is happening to Rebecca?

That she had come back to haunt the house

Who is Jasper?

The dog

Who is Gran? 

The aged grandmother of Maxim and Beatrice

Who does Gran like the most?

Rebecca

Is it true none of the Danvers helped the narrator get dressed for being the mitress of Manderly?

Yes, it’s true

What does the narrator decide to the ball?

Follow the house keepers advice and wear the costume on the painting

What happens at the ball?

Maxim turns white as he sees the narrator in the same ball gown Rebecca had worn. He believes that she did it on purpose. 

What does Beatrice leave the narrator?

A note that Maxim has disappeared

Who writes a note that Maxim had disappeared?

Beatrice

Is it true Maxim still loves Rebecca, more than the narrator

Yes, it’s true

How does Mrs. Danvers describe Rebecca?

“She had all the courage and spirit of a boy, how beautiful she was”

What does Mrs. Danvers tell the narrator?

To leave. He doesn’t want her and never did

What does Mrs. Danvers try to convice the narrator todo?

To jump out the window and take a painless death to the stone she says “Theres not much for you to live for”

What is the bad news?

The harbormaster said the divers found the wreckage of a boat at the bottom of the cove- same boat Rebecca took out on the night she died and there is a body is the cabin.

Who manipulates the narrator into wearing Rebeccas old dress

Mrs. Danvers