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Morris incorporates flashbacks throughout the novel in the interlude sections. What is the literary significance of these flashbacks? How does it add to the suspense of the novel?
Describe the relationship between Ellice and Vera. Is Vera’s code of a “grave secret” helpful or harmful to Ellice in her life? What is the significance of their relationship at the end of the novel?
In what ways do Ellice’s actions differ from the actions of Hardy or Jonathan? How does Morris distinguish between Ellice’s actions and the actions of the antagonists in the novel?
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