1. Daisy Miller - Behavior Determining Social Class
In the Henry James novel, Daisy Miller, the main character, Daisy Miller, is American and is at odds with European societal norms. ... Her warning to Winterbourne and labeling of Daisy as "common" and "uncultivated" points to Daisy's behavior, and her relationship with the currier, being out of the norm and that which distinguishes her from the European aristocracy. ... Walker speaks to Daisy directly, stating that this type of behavior, walking with a man alone at night in an area known for disease, is "not the custom here" (James, 54). ...
- Word Count: 1531
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate