It is, however, most notably seen in the author’s description of the housekeeper, Mrs. de Winter wherever she goes and she is unable to shake the thought that Rebecca is somehow alive and is attempting to get her vengeance on the woman who replaced her in Maxim’s life.ĭeath is an ever-pervading theme in the novel and it is mentioned several times by almost every character. These lines run through the mind of the second Mrs de Winter as she reflects on her predecessor, Rebecca. She lay buried in the crypt of the church with all the other dead de Winters. This is just one of the few examples of the lies and deceit that are spread throughout the novel.Įvery single character in the novel is involved in deceitful activities, starting from the shy and insecure heroine who tries to hide from her husband the fact that Jack Favell had visited the house, to the mentally challenged Ben who hides the sinful activities he saw Rebecca engaged in. de Winter to contemplate jumping out of the window and killing herself. Danvers in a pitiable state just moments before, her personality turns completely around as she begins spinning lies to the heroine – to such an extent that Mrs. Even though Mrs de Winter encounters Mrs. Danvers the day after the disastrous costume ball.

There’s not much for you to live for, is there? Why don’t you jump now and have done with it? Then you won’t be unhappy any more.

What’s the use of your staying here at Manderley? You’re not happy. This serves to produce an air of mystery around the house Manderley and forces the reader to question, “What is Manderley, and what is so special about it?” Manderley, the predominant setting of the novel is also introduced to us in this line, although we are not told anything more than its name. The heroine utters this line right at the beginning, and we sense that there is some amount of longing in her voice as she speaks of her dream. This line is written in poetic prose which immediately sets the romantic tone of the novel. This is the very first line of the book, ‘ Rebecca,’ and arguably one of the most famous quotes from the novel.

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again A hauntingly beautiful tale of suspense with a hint of macabre, this novel has a number of memorable quotes that capture the essence of the novel perfectly. As she moves into the wealthy and beautiful estate of Manderley, she begins to be haunted by the ghost of her husband’s ex-wife, Rebecca. A chilling tale of romance and mystery, ‘ Rebecca‘ narrates the story of a young female narrator who marries an older woman.

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