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Edith WhartonA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
How do Old New York’s ideals shape the characters’ lives? What are the differences between its expectations for men and women?
Why is clothing an important motif in Wharton’s novel? How do Ellen and May’s attitudes toward clothing convey their social position and personality?
How does Wharton portray the relationship between America and Europe? How do characters experience the difference between these continents?
By Edith Wharton
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