... readers to what he or she thinks about the characters and events by using certain literary elements. Such techniques used are characterization, setting, symbolism, irony, and imaging. These methods help us as the reader, to form an opinion about characters that Edith Wharton has created. It is difficult as ... to say the least. Edith Wharton makes the readers want to cringe while reading about her. When describing Zeena there is always a reference to cold, darkness, sickness, or death. She walks through this book like a plague spreading gloom throughout the pages. As this lifeless, isola...

• Word Count: 1743
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School