... of three proposals in the novel. Her freedom and spirit therefore, can often be misconceived as romanticism, and I think James insinuates that the men who fall for Isabel make this mistake. Isabel's early innocence, is both a mixture of naivety and a clear sense of a representation of American thoughts and ideals ... of England. The displacement of all the American characters at Gardencourt, seem to act as some sort of portal for James" views on the individualistic spirit of their country in contrast to the rigid social structure of the British. Ralph is perhaps the best example, as he h...

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