Phoenix J. 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?

Phoenix J. I relate to her so much. Her constant anxiety, her inability to trust herself, her insecurity, and her shyness in social situations. I see a lot of my…moreI relate to her so much. Her constant anxiety, her inability to trust herself, her insecurity, and her shyness in social situations. I see a lot of myself in her and seeing her grow from “shy, naive young woman” to “strong and assertive heroine” gives me comfort that I’ll eventually get to the place I want to be mentally after years of trying but not really getting anywhere. The only time I wanted to jump into the book and shake her was during the Cupid situation, that was stupid even for a mess of anxiety like me. If it were me I would’ve found the nearest servant (because at this point I wouldn’t be comfortable around Danvers) and told them to get the damn thing fixed. But aside from that moment (and her “Oh my god he didn’t love Rebecca” reaction when Maxim told her he killed her) I don’t have a problem with her. (less)

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Julia I also related to her in the same way, which wrote about in my review. I hope you found your way! :hugs:
Mar 25, 2022 10:04AM · flag

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