Topics for Further Study
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Monte Carlo remains globally renowned as a luxury destination for the
affluent. Investigate its atmosphere in the 1930s: the types of visitors it
attracted, the activities available, and more.
Based on the novel's descriptions, create sketches of different locations
within Manderley.
Compose a short story about where Maxim de Winter and his wife ultimately settle after their travels, as mentioned in the opening chapters. Remember, the novel concludes just as World War II is about to begin.
The novel details how Rebecca threatened to have another man's child and force Maxim de Winter to raise it. Research British divorce laws from the 1930s to determine how challenging it would have been for him to divorce her.
Throughout the novel, characters often predict the weather using observations like "the glass is dropping." Describe how a barometer functions and assess the accuracy of its weather predictions.
Rebecca remains popular even today. Investigate its sales figures over the years. Try to explain at least one period of high or low sales.
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