Abstract
Rebecca, the masterpiece of Daphne Du Maurier illustrates the story that the heroine gradually realizes the terrible dark shadow of Rebecca, the former Mrs. De.Winter in Manderley. Occasionally, the heroine discovers the truth that the murderer of Rebecca is her husband Mr. De Winter, which leads to her struggle between sense and sensibility. And fortunately, the consciousness of the heroine wakes up in the end. This paper aims to analyze and appreciate the transformations of the heroine's consciousness and ends with the conclusion that from the beginning to the end, there is only one Mrs. De.Winter in the novel and Rebecca is actually the contrary side hidden in the heroine's consciousness.
Key words: Rebecca, Joan Fontaine, a hidden alter ego, Mr. De.Winter
Contents
1.  Introduction1
2.  Demonstration2
2.1 The initial unconsciousness of Joan Fontaine2
2.1.1 Owning low social status as a maid2
2.1.2 Pinning hopes on Mr. De Winter3
2.1.2.1 Material hopes3
2.1.2.2 Spiritual hopes4
2.1.3 Being looked down by the servants in Manderley5
2.2 The growing recognition of Joan Fontain’s consciousness6
2.2.1 The gap between Mr. De Winter and Joan Fontaine in the marriage6
2.2.2 The terrible dark shadow of Rebecca in Manderley7
2.2.2.1 The shadow from Mrs. Danvers8
2.2.2.2 The shadow from herself inside8
2.2.3.3 The same costume as Rebecca in the costume party9
2.3 The final wake-up of Joan Fontaine 's consciousness10
2.3.1 Helping to prove Mr. De Winter innocent of killing Rebecca10
2.3.1.1 The transformations of Joan Fontaine’s attitude towards Mr. De Winter10
2.3.1.2 The transformations of Mr. De Winter's attitude towards Joan Fontaine    11
2.3.2 Taking charge of Manderley12
3. Conclusion13
Works Cited14
Bibliography16