London and Wessex are important places that are including in this novel. London is very different than Wessex though; it has the city where there is a more diverse world. London is where Daniel is able to learn more about the jewish people and their religion.  In chapter nineteen we read, "of learned and accomplished Jews he took it for granted that they had dropped their religion, and wished to be merged in the people of their native lands. (ch.19)" Daniel then takes the time to learn more instead of being naiive about the world around him. Another part that takes place in London is when Daniel finds the woman who is trying to  drown herself. He stops her and learns her story of why she is in London (ch.17).

London plays a huge role in this novel throughout the whole story. It is a city full of beauty and history. "Historically, London grew from three distinct centres: the walled settlement founded by the Romans on the banks of the Thames in the 1st century CE, today known as the City of London, 'the Square Mile', or simply 'the City" (Britannica). The population of Londin had more than one million people by 1800. It makes sense why such a interesting group of characters would take place in the beautiful city of London. 

Works Cited

Eliot, George. Daniel Deronda. Penguin, 2012. 

Ehrlich, Blake. "London." Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/London/City-layout