8. Do Scott's works give a true picture of the times to which they relate?
9. Manzoni, Dumas, and Hugo all owe much to Scott. Compare their work.
10. Is Scott more intent on his narrative and general scenes, or on drawing characters clearly and describing their development and change?
11. Compare Scott with Dickens, Eliot, and Balzac as regards the traits mentioned in question 10.
"THE LADY OF THE LAKE"
1. Had Fitz-James formerly visited Roderick Dhu's dominions?
2. What was his errand this time?
3. What period in Scottish history do you understand to be covered by the poem?
4. Is the sense of honor and hospitality towards strangers characteristic of the Highland Scotch?