As for The House of Mirth,it describes a story happened in the early 20 century.The stage where men dominated everything and delicate women completely relied on their husband if they wanted fame,honor,status and wealth.Spanish-American War marked American entry into world affairs,and America economy began sprout.The story happened in New York’s Grand Central Station.At that time,New York became the economic centre of the world and many moguls lived there.
The author was a well-educated woman and born and brought up in a typical upper class family.She was so familiar with the high life and she wrote it just like a audience.The character there is male,who is looking at the girl,young and attractive.The female is the protagonist,Lily Bart.She is waiting for the train and by accident appeals Selden.Selden evaluates some possible reasons for her presence,and decides to test her.He judges Lily in his own way,totally in a man’s