Fig. Language in Adam Bede
George Eliot presents a wide range of attitudes and values in the characters throughout her story, “Adam Bede.” Because there are varied characterizations, Eliot uses figurative language to identify and describe each one. In the case of Dinah, this technique is used primarily to illustrate Dinah’s serene and peaceful demeanor, and to anchor her with the reader as an important character. From the first introduction with Dinah, the fact that she is a God loving and righteous woman is stressed. However, it is stressed in such a way that does not seem redundant, and thus, holds the reader’s interest. Eliot keeps this interest by including figurative writing that often presents a view of Dinah or her personality that the reader visualizes. By making this visual connection, Eliot has not only revealed more of Dinah’s personality, but also has made the reader more comfortable with her characterization. This effect is illustrated by a passage that describes Dinah during her sermon to the people of Hayslope. The similes in this passage show Dinah’s compassion and the strength in her faith. By writing, “Her pale face became paler; the circles under her eyes deepened, as they did when tears half-gather without falling;”(38) Elio
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Dinah God, Ah Lisbeth, Adam Bede, Dinah Eliot, Bible114 Lisbeth, George Eliot, Bible Eliot, Dinah Lisbeth, Lisbeth Bede, eliot makes, personality reader, adam bede, saying dinah, dinahs compassion, figurative language, dinahs personality, shadow wall, dinah god,
Approximate Word count = 878
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
