Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier Rebecca has been described as the first great Gothic novel of the 20th century; The character of Mrs. Danvers is one of the few gothic interests in the novel. His unnatural appearance and multifaceted relationship with Rebecca offer room for multiple interpretations and critical points of view. Furthermore, Mrs. Danvers's connection to Rebecca and Manderlay is itself a subplot, making Mrs. Danvers the most subtly emotional character in the novel. Danver's bond with the late Mrs. De Winter is not just a typical servant/master relationship, or even a friendship; it is stronger and more passionate than simple companionship. In chapter fourteen, when Mrs. Danvers finds the narrator looking into Rebecca's room, she demonstrates adoration for all that was Rebecca's: "That was her bed.