Had Rebecca Been Set In The 21st Century

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Had Rebecca been set in 21st century America, a few crucial plot elements would be unlikely, or would have to change in order to suit the time frame. For example, the speed with which the narrator and Maxim get married, as well as how Rebecca’s murder is handled. However, there are some timeless elements of the book- the feeling of jealousy and inadequacy.
The narrator and Maxim meet, fall in love, and get married within the same month. In the current era, this would be seen as frivolous or naïve. During the setting of the book, marriage was common for wealth purposes, which caused quick unions to grow more frequent, as well. Over time, the idea that marriage should be about love was brought to light, causing the relationship between spouses