74 pages 2 hours read

George Eliot

Daniel Deronda

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1876

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Essay Topics

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The novel begins in Europe before returning to England, a year previous. How does this non-linear structure affect the portrayal of Gwendolen Grandcourt and Deronda’s relationship?

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In what ways does Henleigh Grandcourt seem particularly ill-suited to a marriage to Gwendolen? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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In what ways does Deronda’s past motivate his fascination with Jewish culture?

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