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Middlemarch by George Elliot

This document contains 10 short questions about characters and events in George Eliot's novel Middlemarch. The questions probe Celia and Dorothea's relationship regarding their deceased mother's jewelry, the dinner guests at Tipton Grange which include Mr. Chettam and Mr. Casaubon, Casaubon's purpose for proposing to Dorothea which was for an intellectual companion, Dorothea's reason for accepting was to learn from Casaubon, Mr. Brooke's advice against the marriage due to the age difference, early signs the marriage was hastily decided shown by their differing views of Dorothea learning Greek, how the Vincys taught their children to be egotistical, Lydgate's

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Middlemarch by George Elliot

This document contains 10 short questions about characters and events in George Eliot's novel Middlemarch. The questions probe Celia and Dorothea's relationship regarding their deceased mother's jewelry, the dinner guests at Tipton Grange which include Mr. Chettam and Mr. Casaubon, Casaubon's purpose for proposing to Dorothea which was for an intellectual companion, Dorothea's reason for accepting was to learn from Casaubon, Mr. Brooke's advice against the marriage due to the age difference, early signs the marriage was hastily decided shown by their differing views of Dorothea learning Greek, how the Vincys taught their children to be egotistical, Lydgate's

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  • Who are the guests at dinner?: Identifies the people attending dinner at Tipton Grange and gives context about their backgrounds.
  • What is the reason Celia wants to divide their deceased mother's jewelry with Dorothea?: Explores the motivations behind Celia's desire to share her mother's jewelry with Dorothea.
  • For what purpose does Casaubon want to marry Dorothea?: Examines Casaubon's intentions and motivations for marrying Dorothea, including personal aspirations.
  • Due to which reasons Mr. Brooke advised Dorothea not to accept Casaubon's proposal?: Highlights Mr. Brooke's concerns regarding Casaubon's proposal and the impression it left after prolonged acquaintance.
  • What is Dorothea's reason for marrying Casaubon?: Discusses Dorothea's perceived reasons and hopes in marrying Casaubon, including her dreams and potential.
  • How have the Vincy parents taught their children to be egotists?: Analyzes the Vincy parents' upbringing methods that foster egotism in their children through favoritism and lack of discipline.
  • Why did Lydgate not want to marry and what was his view about marriage?: Explores Lydgate's reluctance towards marriage, including his philosophy and futuristic view about marital commitments.
  • What is the first indication that Dorothea and Casaubon may have decided to marry too hastily?: Investigates initial signs of hasty decision-making in Dorothea and Casaubon's engagement, focusing on their engagements and plans.
  • What were Mary's objections to marrying Fred?: Reveals Mary's concerns about Fred's suitability as a husband, emphasizing financial stability and personal responsibility.
  • What is it that Featherstone discusses with Fred?: Covers the discussion between Featherstone and Fred about financial borrowings and associated familial expectations.

Middlemarch by George Elliot

Short Questions

1. What is the reason Celia wants to divide their

deceased mother's jewelry with Dorothea?


Celia would like to wear some of the jewelry left to her and her
sister by their mother. Certain pieces would now be acceptable
even to the most religious people. At Dorothea's request, they
put the jewelry box away, upon receiving it, six months ago.

2. Who are the guests at dinner?

Brooke's dinner guests at Tipton Grange are to be Chettam-


young baronet and neighbor who is in love with Dorothea and
Casaubon, Brooke's old friend and near contemporary.

3. For what purpose does Casaubon want to marry

Dorothea?
He proposed to her because he felt that she would prove to
him a useful companion in intellectual pursuit and also make
his hours of tired leisure more attractive and bearable.

4. What is Dorothea's reason for marrying Casaubon?

Dorothea imagines that if she marries Casaubon she will “learn


everything.” She dreams about helping him with his research
and designing cottages for the tenants in Lowick. She doesn’t
not fall in love with him, the man. She falls in love with the
potential he brings-- potential for her own personal growth
beyond what has been made available to her up until this point.

5. Due to which reasons Mr. Brooke advised Dorothea

to not to accept Casaubon’s proposal?


He pointed out that there was difference of twenty-nine years
between the ages of Dorothea and Mr. Casaubon. Moreover he
gave her his impression of his ten years acquaintance with
Casaubon that he was rather dull fellow.
6. What is the first indication that Dorothea and

Casaubon may have decided to marry too hastily?


During her six-week engagement, Dorothea wants to learn to
read Greek and Latin so that, once she is married, she may read
to Casaubon in order to save his failing eyesight. He wants her
to learn to write these languages, which indicates he would
prefer to do the reading himself, alone.

7. How have the Vincy parents taught their children to

be egotists?
They have taught his older children, Rosamund and Fred that
they deserve the best of everything and has spoiled them by
providing it. Mrs. Vincy is a frivolous woman who is against
Fred's marrying Mary because she doesn't have money and is
not pretty enough for her son

8. Why did Lydgate not want to marry and what was his

view about marriage?


He did not want to marry at present because he had decided to
be firmly established in his research before thinking of this
step. His view of marriage was unrealistic. He believed, like
Casaubon, that a wife was a sort of object of decoration, and
he felt that such a thing did not accord with this situation of his
life at present.

9. What is it that Featherstone discusses with Fred?

Featherstone accuses Fred of using the promise of his


inheritance to borrow money. Fred denies it, but Featherstone
insists that Fred explain himself, warning that he can still
change his will if he wants. Fred again denies it, and
Featherstone tells him he’s heard it’s true from Fred’s uncle
Mr. Bulstrode. Horrified, Fred protests that Bulstrode “has a
prejudice against me.” Featherstone demands that Fred bring a
letter from Bulstrode assuring him that Fred has not promised
to pay his debts with his inheritance.

10.
Fred?
What were Mary's objections to marrying
Mary warned him against laziness and told him he should take
his exam. She made it clear that she could not think of
marrying him so long as he did not stand upon his own legs.
She thought it a disgrace to marry a man who got into debt and
would not work.

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