English Essay on the Rebecca Novel What does the novel Rebecca have to say about the institution of marriage? ... Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca, written in the mid 1930's, discusses the institution of marriage. ... It contains many valuable items and furniture for example Rebecca's bedroom. ... Rebecca on the other hand described as being very outgoing and full of confidence. ... The novel Rebecca, written by Daphne du Maurier in the 1930's, discusses the institution of marriage as being based on societies view and judgment. ...