Tales of Mystery and Imagination |
 Oct 1 2009, 05:29 PM
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During the journey from Bath to Northanger Abbey Henry calls on popular fiction of the time to fire Catherine's imagination by suggesting frightening scenes and events she can expect during her stay. Catherine is clearly thrilled by the anticipation of fear and adventure.
Why does Henry do that? Is he acting responsibly or maturely? Is it just good fun? Does he know which room she will sleep in, enabling him to prepare her for the mysterious chest? Was his preparation of mystery and suspense her inspiration for searching out Mrs Tilney's room? Should he share in the blame for her suspicions of the General? How did Catherine's imagination move the story on? This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Oct 1 2009, 05:31 PM --------------------  March's Book Nook: The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge/Skellig by David Almond "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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