Next Meeting, November 11 6:30pm

It's that time! Hope you are getting through Rebecca and some short stories! We are meeting at Jen's place in Crown Point.


3731 Haines St. San Diego, CA

Directions below:
8 West towards Mission Beach
Drive North on Ingrahm
Left on Riviera
Right on Mooreland
Quick Left on Haines

5 South
Exit Grand/Garnet
Right on Garnet
Merge Left onto Grand
Left on Ingrahm
Right on La Playa
Left on Haines St.

SPOILER ALERT: Below are some discussion questions if you want to look them over after reading the book. Some questions may reveal plot points.



Discussion Questions:

1. Why does the heroine remain nameless? Is this namelessness symbolic?
2. Discuss the role of the Oedipus/Electra complex in the novel.
3. Discuss the role of Mrs. Danvers in the novel.
4. Discuss the character of Maxim. How are his actions consistent or inconsistent with this character?
5. Is justice served at the end of the novel? Why or why not?
6. Discuss the role of Manderley in the novel--both the house itself and its grounds and beach. How does setting contribute to the book's plot? To the book's tone?
7. Discuss the elements that make Rebecca a work of gothic literature.
8. Discuss the role of Jack Favell in the story. Does he help to shed light on Rebecca's character? How does he impact the plot?
9. Analyze the heroine's marriage to Maxim. How does their relationship develop during the course of the novel?