Psychology in Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca?

I want some opinions from those who have read the novel, Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier. Do you find many psychology-related elements in the novel? I have to finish a term paper by next week so if any of you have some ideas, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.

Psychology in Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca?
I found almost the whole book based on the psychological haunting by Rebecca of the young Mrs de Winter. Rebecca isn't a ghost, but her pervading spirit affects almost everything that takes place at Manderley. It's a long time since I read it, but I still remember Mrs Danvers' obsession with her erstwhile mistress, which leads her spitefully to try to undermine the new young wife; and the new Mrs de Winter, despite being young and unnamed, and unaccustomed to her new lifestyle - which makes her particularly unsure of herself - is certainly not a weak heroine.





Try this for some ideas:


http://www.dumaurier.org/reviews-rebecca... (Spoiler alert)





Great book. You've made me want to read it again!
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Reply:my mother read the book and loves the movie... i've only seen the movie





HOWEVER! in the movie rebecca the 2nd wife is not named... obviously this was done intentionally as to further add to the insignificance of the 2nd wife (central character) and also to signify how much of a shadow rebecca cast on the young girl.





dont know if it helps, but there