Structure
Structure in the nineteenth – century English novel is comprised of several intricately designed components that fit together to create a seamless narrative. This essay will be a critical analysis of the three primary facets of structure – character, plot and theme – in reference to the novels Mary Barton and The Woman in White. Character design is one of the most crucial elements in creating the fabric of the novel. Character is the aspect of structure the reader is most focused upon for a guide through the novel. The character Hartright, in The Woman in White, begins the journey along the path of the plot, yet is of a secondary nature to the plot itself.
Mary Barton is not as dependent on plot as it is on theme. Plot in both novels is carefully constructed to give added emphasis to the theme. Both The Woman in White and Mary Barton have highly developed themes that are a product of the progress of the characters and the plot. The theme of a novel, when used in conjunction with highly stylized character and plot construction, forms the framework of the narrative.
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