Mansfield Park: Character Guide & Analysis
Direct Speech
Indicates the words actually spoken by characters. It is usually indicated by the use of inverted commas, or speech marks, around the words the characters speak. For example: “it is a clump of samphrire, Molly” he said
Dialogue
Refers to the words spoken by the characters, in prose or in drama.
Characterization
Refers to the ways in which writers present their characters. Good essays about characters consider carefully the role of the writer. The characters do not live independent lives
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Teaching Writing
Reason for Teaching Writing
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Early Life and Career
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Chapter 1
Why didn’t Paloma want to move to England?
She didn’t want to leave her best friend, Eva. She was enjoying school, and everything was starting to go well.
What do we learn about Marta and the relationship between her and Paloma?
Marta never complained about anything. She was a year older than Paloma, and she was much more mature than her. The sisters were very different and had very different friends.
Describe Paloma’s relationship with Daniel.
She had liked Daniel for years, and now he
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Chapter 1
Why didn’t Paloma want to move to England?
She didn’t want to leave her best friend, Eva. She was enjoying school, and everything was starting to go well.
What do we learn about Marta and the relationship between her and Paloma?
Marta never complained about anything. She was a year older than Paloma, and she was much more mature. The sisters were very different and had very different friends.
Describe Paloma’s relationship with Daniel.
She had liked Daniel for years, and now he had asked
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Chapter 1
Why Didn’t Paloma Want to Move to England?
She didn’t want to leave her best friend, Eva. She was enjoying school, and everything was starting to go well.
What Do We Learn About Marta and the Relationship Between Her and Paloma?
Marta never complained about anything. She was a year older than Paloma, and she was much more mature than her. The sisters were very different and had very different friends.
Describe Paloma’s Relationship with Daniel.
She had liked Daniel for years, and now he
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