Part 1 of Essay
The main character of the novel , the character with the namesake, seems to have a rather ambiguous role in the novel as the prominent figure. At times, it is as if he is merely thrown into the plot as a type of formality. Considering this and the fact that the novel was written by Mary Ann Evans under the pen name Georg ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... and therefore her influence on the novel becomes like a shadow, only noticeable at the end as a foresign of the events to come. In the next pages we will look at Lisbeth Bede’s portrayal as the depressed woman, consider what biblical implications are made about her character and observe the effect this construction has on other characters in the novel. When we are first introduced to Lisbeth, it is with comparison of how similar she is in physique to her son Adam. One detail, however, provides for a very concise ....