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Meade, L. T.
1854
1914
Smith, Elizabeth Thomasina Meade
Meade, Mrs. L. T.
Thomas, Elizabeth
Meade, Elizabeth Thomasina
Meade, Lillie
Mead, L. T.
The Rebel of the School
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"The Rebel of the School" by Mrs. L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century, focusing on the lives of schoolgirls in a Victorian educational setting. The story revolves around the experiences of Ruth Craven, a foundation girl, and the spirited Irish girl, Kathleen O'Hara, as they navigate the social dynamics and challenges of their school, the Great Shirley School. Themes of class distinction, friendship, and rebellion against societal expectations are central to the narrative. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Great Shirley School, which has a distinct class structure separating foundation girls from paying students. Ruth Craven, a foundation girl, is depicted as kind-hearted yet struggling with the prejudices of her peers, while Kathleen O'Hara, the new arrival from Ireland, bursts onto the scene with her vibrant personality and a desire to forge connections. Ruth’s admiration for Kathleen is immediate, and Kathleen's impulsive nature leads her to challenge the school's social norms as she insists on befriending Ruth despite the rigid class divisions. This opening sets the stage for the conflicts and camaraderie that will unfold as the characters confront the nuances of friendship and acceptance within their school community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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