Nick's central conflict
Nick's central conflict
Nick is materially comfortable, but he cannot enjoy his prosperity because he envies his neighbours. Rossetti therefore presents discontent, rather than poverty, as Nick's central problem.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE English Literature 1.1.8 Nick by Christina Rossetti. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the poetry and unseen-text skills before moving on to the longer, comparison-heavy essay questions on the set prose and drama texts.