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Iris Murdoch

The Bell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1958

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To what extent does Dora’s arrival to Imber Court force the changes that take place in the community? Explore three examples.

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Analyze Michael’s character from the perspective of psychoanalytic literary theory.

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How does Iris Murdoch utilize the character of Toby Gashe to shape events in the novel? Analyze three examples.

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