1. Age Of Innocence
... in the end it is May who becomes manipulative and scheming, whereas Ellen, in her refusal to embark on a clandestine affair with Newland, displays a considerable degree of ethical standards which are not dictated by society. In chapter four, when Newland and May go to Mrs Mingott's, it is clear that Ellen is the one who is independent and follows her own course ... same floor. When Ellen suggest that Newland visits her, which in another social context would be perfectly acceptable, it is clear that in this culture, such a meeting would be unheard-of. In chapter five, there is considerab...
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