Penny answers “I would really like to know from the...”

Debashmita asked this question about Rebecca:

I would really like to know from the readers of this book (Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier), what do you think of the narrator of the book? Where do you think she went wrong or should have acted otherwise?

Penny She should have stood up to Maxim about the fancy dress ball costume, and then explained that it was Mrs. Danvers's idea. Her not doing this was her w…moreShe should have stood up to Maxim about the fancy dress ball costume, and then explained that it was Mrs. Danvers's idea. Her not doing this was her worst move. And as someone who had a lot in common with the narrator at 21, I have to say I would have thrown a furious fit had someone spoken to her that way Maxim does when he sees her. (less)

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