Lorna Doone | Topics for Discussion
1. Would John Ridd: Yeoman of Exmoor have been a better name for this novel? Consider that Ridd, as narrator and hero, appears in many more scenes than Lorna does.
2. Some critics have compared John Ridd to Huckleberry Finn. Each tells his story in his own distinctive voice. Do you agree?
3. "Girt John Ridd" is a regional wrestling champion. Does Blackmore present this part of Ridd's character convincingly? How does Ridd's experience as a wrestler help him in his struggle against the Doones?
4. John Ridd is an attractive character. How does he convince the...
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