Villette | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, Bretton | Chapter 2, Paulina

1. How does Lucy view Paulina when she first comes to stay with the Brettons?

2. How does Paulina act when Mr. Home returns to the Bretton's in the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 3, The Playmates | Chapter 4, Miss Marchmont

3. Describe Paulina and Graham's relationship at the beginning of the book.

4. Describe Miss Marchmont.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 5, Turning a New Leaf | Chapter 6, London

5. How is Lucy after Miss Marchmont's death?