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What does Mrs. Bulstrode's encounter with Raffles reveal about Mr. Bulstrode's past?
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It confirms that Mr. Bulstrode has a well-documented and respected family history
It suggests that Mr. Bulstrode has secrets from his past that he wishes to keep hidden
It hints that Mr. Bulstrode was previously involved in illegal activities
It reveals Mr. Bulstrode's connections with high society through his first marriage
How does Bulstrode's background influence the perception of him in Middlemarch society?
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His self-made status earns him widespread respect and admiration
His marriage to a wealthy widow is seen as the sole reason for his social standing
His connections with wealthy church members automatically provide him with a reputable standing
His rise from an orphan to wealth and power makes him a subject of suspicion in a class-conscious society
What role did Bulstrode play in Mr. Dunkirk's business, and how did it lead to his marriage with Mrs. Dunkirk?
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Bulstrode was hired as Mr. Dunkirk's confidential accountant, and after Mr. Dunkirk's death, he and the widowed Mrs. Dunkirk eventually married
Bulstrode initially worked as a cleaner in Mr. Dunkirk's pawnshop, and his dedication led to a promotion and eventually a marriage proposal from the widowed Mrs. Dunkirk
Bulstrode was a silent partner in Mr. Dunkirk's pawnbroking business, and he married Mrs. Dunkirk to secure his financial position after Dunkirk passed away
Bulstrode served as a legal advisor to Mr. Dunkirk, and after Dunkirk's death, he married Mrs. Dunkirk
How does the novel implicitly critique Bulstrode's moral stance and actions regarding the inheritance?
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It supports Bulstrode's actions as a necessary evil to maintain societal order and uphold his religious values
It questions the legitimacy of Bulstrode's moral judgments, highlighting the irony and hypocrisy of his reasoning given his own unethical rise to wealth and power
It portrays Bulstrode as a victim of circumstance, forced into difficult decisions to protect the reputation of Mrs. Dunkirk's estate
It suggests that Bulstrode's decisions were entirely justified by the standards of the time, emphasizing the acceptability of his actions
How does Bulstrode attempt to reconcile his past actions with his religious beliefs?
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By telling himself that the wealth he acquired through deceit is being used in service of God
By admitting his sins to his congregation and seeking forgiveness publicly
By donating all of his wealth to the church and living a life of poverty
By challenging the doctrines of the Anglican church and creating his own sect
How might Bulstrode's offer of atonement to Will be viewed in the context of his motivations?
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As a genuine attempt to right his wrongs and seek forgiveness from Will
As an act of pure generosity, unaffected by external pressures or threats
As a strategic move to protect his own reputation and prevent Raffles from revealing his secrets
As a fulfillment of a legal obligation that Bulstrode feels compelled to honor
Why does Will refuse Bulstrode's offer of inheritance?
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Because he believes the money is rightfully his and wants more than what Bulstrode offered
Because he has already inherited a larger sum from another relative and does not need Bulstrode's money
Because he does not trust Bulstrode and suspects further deceit
Because he feels accepting the money would compromise his honor, especially given its dubious origins
