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The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy Word Scramble

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The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy is a novel that explores themes of social mobility and the challenges faced by women in Victorian society. To immerse yourself in the world of the novel, try playing our word scramble game!

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the novel
  • No time limit, but a limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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parlourmaid
Ethelberta poses as a parlourmaid in order to visit her family in secret.
noblesse oblige
Ethelberta feels a sense of noblesse oblige in her interactions with her siblings.
ballad
The novel features several ballads that highlight the themes of love and betrayal.
social climbing
Ethelberta's journey involves a lot of social climbing as she tries to move up in society.
deception
Ethelberta resorts to deception in order to maintain her secret identity.
sophisticated
The novel is filled with sophisticated characters who navigate the complexities of Victorian society.
class boundaries
The characters in the novel constantly struggle with the rigid class boundaries of the time period.
ambition
Ethelberta's ambition drives her to seek a better life for herself and her family.
society
The novel explores the constraints and expectations of high society in Victorian England.
feminism
Ethelberta's actions can be seen as a form of early feminism as she strives for independence and agency.
romance
The novel contains elements of romance as Ethelberta navigates her relationships with various suitors.
duty
Ethelberta feels a sense of duty towards her family and tries to fulfill her responsibilities despite the challenges she faces.
disguise
Ethelberta often adopts disguises to conceal her true identity and move freely in society.
society gossip
The characters in the novel are often the subject of society gossip and scandal.
self-reliance
Ethelberta's journey towards self-reliance is a central theme of the novel.

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