Adam Bede Questions for Study and Discussion

Adam Bede is a famous novel by George Eliot. The work follows the life and experience of a young man in love. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.

• What are the conflicts in Adam Bede? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional)?
  
  
• How does George Eliot reveal character in Adam Bede?
  
  
• What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
  
  
• What are some symbols in Adam Bede? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
  
  
• Is Adam Bede consistent in his actions? Is he a fully developed character? How? Why?
  
  
• Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
  
  
• Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
  
  
• What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
  
  
• How does the past figure into the novel?
  
  
• How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
  
  
• Would you recommend this novel to a friend?