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George EliotThe Lifted Veil
Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1859A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What does the term “double consciousness” mean for Latimer? How is the concept of double consciousness reflected in the novella’s narrative structure?
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Latimer’s powers of insight and foresight go through periods of unpredictable latency. What correlation do you find between the fitfulness (or total reduction) of Latimer’s powers and his evolution as a character?
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How does Latimer’s social class influence his experiences with double consciousness? How might they have been different if Latimer was not born to a wealthy family?
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