... attention is fueled by her parental neglect; her mother is oblivious and her father is absent. The forced gaiety Daisy displays, her democratic regard (and disregard) for class, and her desire for attention, set Daisy up for failure. She has no ability to see herself or know her own contradictions; hence, she can not protect herself. The "lightness" of Daisy cannot ... crass and vulgar. She appropriately worries about her nephew's involvement with Daisy. Her predictions and evaluations turn out to be amazingly on target, down to her last remark concerning Daisy's desire for Winterbourne...

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... of the United States as an economic and political world power. In the late nineteenth century, American industry was flourishing, and Americans were becoming more wealthy. With this money came a desire to look successful and aristocratic. For many Americans, Europe provided their only model of wealth and power. Therefore, luxurious foreign goods, like women's dresses, jewelry, and musical instruments, became popular ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School