How Does Manderley Affects The Character In Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca

In the novel Rebecca that was written by Daphne du Maurier, Manderley is a constant reminder that Rebecca's death still overshadows the property because she does not want to be replaced or forgotten. Manderley adds a great mystery to this novel because it has a large effect on many of the characters. Certain characters feel as if Rebecca is still in control and that her spirit still watches over Manderley. After the new Mrs. deWinter arrives at Manderley, it seems as though Rebecca still lives in the house because no one disposes any of her items. It is very hard for those living at Manderley to eliminate Rebecca from their lives because they all adored her. The effects that Manderley has on the characters changes the outcome of different events because they are reminded of Rebecca and her life at

Manderley continuously adds an air of mystery to the events that unfold and changes the way the characters respond to decisions. Manderley has this effect on the characters' lives because Rebecca's death still looms over the property. Even though Rebecca is dead, her belongings are still placed all around Manderley. The Narrator convinced herself that Rebecca was still in control at Manderley, and she believed that Rebecca overpowered her. When Mrs. Danvers was talking to the Narrator in Rebecca's room, she says, "Nobody wanted you here at Manderley. We were all right until you came" (du Maurier 241). Manderley makes the Narrator feel uncomfortable and prevailed by Rebecca, causing her to almost kill herself. The Narrator believes that Maxim is still in love with Rebecca and that Manderley will never be hers. This event causes a very depressing atmosphere because it shows the haunting effect that Manderley had on the Narrator. Manderley was loved by Rebecca, but causes a large amount of pain and stress in many of the other characters'