Karen answers “Do you think Mrs. Danvers was in love with...”

Leanna asked this question about Rebecca:

Do you think Mrs. Danvers was in love with Rebecca?

Karen Obsession more than just love, Rebecca was her whole world. Rebecca was a pampered self involved person, and she was raised that way - most likely lef…moreObsession more than just love, Rebecca was her whole world. Rebecca was a pampered self involved person, and she was raised that way - most likely left by her parents/guardians to do whatever she liked.
She used her charm to get her way, and since Danvers was 'hers' she got to bask in the charm 'til nothing else mattered to her. Danvers gave her what ever she want and believed all her hype, making her that much more self involved. I find it an interesting contrast between their relationship and Scarlett and Mamie in GWTW. Mamie tried to ground Scarlett, and was often the only voice in her ear questioning her, while Danver supported every one of Rebecca's whims as her due and everything else was expendable. (less)

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