Category Archives: Marriage

Discussion Questions Lord of Scoundrels CHs 11-14

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. “’You call that romantic? Byron’s a complete cynic.’ “’In my dictionary, romance is not maudlin, treacly sentiment,’ she said. ‘It is a curry, spiced up with excitement and humor and a healthy dollop of cynicism.’ “She lowered her lashes. ‘I … Continue reading →

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Discussion Questions Jane Eyre CHs 33 – 38

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. “One does not jump, and spring and shout hurrah! at hearing one has got a fortune; one begins to consider responsibilities and ponder business; on a base of steady satisfaction rise certain grave cares, and we contain ourselves, and brood … Continue reading →

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Discussion Questions for Jane Eyre CHs 21-25

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. Jane was extremely happy that Rochester proposed to her, and yet she still felt uneasy about her upcoming marriage. Jane becomes discomforted when Rochester begins to spoil her with glorious things: “The more he bought me, the more my cheek … Continue reading →

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Discussion Questions for Rebecca CHs 18-21

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

Discussion Questions for Group 9: MG, AK, and BU 1. At the end of chapter 19, Maxim admits that “There was never an accident. Rebecca was not drowned at all. I killed her. I shot Rebecca in the cottage in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Character Analysis, Daphne Du Maurier, Marriage, Point of Ritual Death, Rebecca, Recognition, relationships | 8 Comments

Discussion Questions for Pride and Prejudice VOL III CHs 1 – 10

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

Discussion Questions for Group 3: AC, KG, and AT 1. When Elizabeth gets the letter from Jane revealing that Lydia has run away with Wickham, she is very distraught and unexpectedly lets herself get upset in front of Darcy. Darcy … Continue reading →

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Discussion Questions for Pride and Prejudice VOL II CHs 1 – 10

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

Discussion Questions for Group 1: KE, JP, MP 1. After speculation that Darcy has interest in Elizabeth, Charlotte questions Elizabeth’s true prejudice. Charlotte chooses to drop the subject thinking that,  “The danger of raising expectations which might only end in disappointment; … Continue reading →

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Discussion Questions for Pride and Prejudice, CHs 15-23

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Dr. Jessica Matthews

1. In your opinion, what factors contributed to Elizabeth Bennet being immediately drawn to Wickham, as opposed to Mr. Collins or Mr. Darcy? 2. After Elizabeth politely rejects Mr. Collin’s marriage proposal, he quickly convinces himself that this action is … Continue reading →

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