Rebecca: character shadows
Story Nerd · Jan 14, 2026 · 27:11
Story Nerd · Jan 14, 2026 · 27:11
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You control the shadows in your characters. This week we reveal how a negative shadow looms large despite being dead. Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ crushed everyone she came into contact with, even her allies. With our study of The Shadow drawing to a close, it’s time to look at how suppressed emotions break free and cause chaos. The Hero’s monologue is also treated differently in this film. See if you can pick where it is!
"The shadow isn't always bad character traits." - Melanie Hill
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