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A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

In the novel ‘A Laodicean’ by Thomas Hardy, the protagonist struggles to piece together important information about her inheritance and navigate the complexities of love and ambition. This fact-matching game captures the essence of the novel, challenging players to uncover key details and solve puzzles.

  • Search for clues in various locations
  • Piece together fragments of information to unlock the next level
  • Use spells to gain hints and extra time
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  • - The novel was first published in 1881.
  • - The story is set in the fictional county of Wessex, England.
  • - The protagonist, Paula Power, is a wealthy heiress.
  • - Paula inherits a castle called "Knapwater House" from her late father.
  • - The castle is built in the Gothic style and becomes a central location in the story.
  • - Paula's love interest is George Somerset, an architect hired to restore the castle.
  • - George is torn between his feelings for Paula and another woman, Charlotte De Stancy.
  • - Charlotte is the daughter of a wealthy railway contractor and also has feelings for George.
  • - The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations.
  • - Paula is described as a "Laodicean," meaning she is indecisive and hesitant in matters of love.
  • - The title of the novel references the biblical passage about the Laodicean church in the Book of Revelation.
  • - Paula's indecision leads to a complicated love triangle between her, George, and Charlotte.
  • - The story also delves into the influence of modern technology, such as the telegraph and photography.
  • - The novel reflects Hardy's interest in the changing landscape of England due to industrialization.
  • - A Laodicean received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its romantic plot and others finding it lacking compared to Hardy's previous works.
  • - The novel was adapted into a television series in 1986, starring Kristin Scott Thomas as Paula.
  • - Thomas Hardy was primarily known as a poet but gained fame as a novelist with works like Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd.
  • - A Laodicean explores the tension between tradition and progress in Victorian society.
  • - The novel features vivid descriptions of the English countryside and architectural landmarks.
  • - The ending of the novel is open to interpretation, leaving readers to wonder about the ultimate choices made by the characters.

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