“I have never allowed a gentleman to dictate to me, or to interfere with anything that I do” (James 444). In the text Daisy Miller by Henry James, an untraditional relationship develops and unfolds between Mr. Winterbourne and Miss. Daisy Miller. Upon meeting in Vevey, Switzerland, they immediately connect. After talking for half an hour, Winterbourne concludes that Daisy is an American flirt, which is not the type of woman Mr. Winterbourne is used to meeting where he lives in Geneva. As a result of this, he is immediately attracted to her. Her attitude and disposition intrigue Winterbourne, causing him to grow fonder of her. As well as Winterbourne’s attraction to Daisy’s sharp tongue and indifference, her attitude is meant to be seen as strength within her character.
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Upon meeting, she pays him no attention, going so far as to “[give] no heed to his announcement” when he speaks to her (James 423). She comes off as indifferent when communicating with him with not even the “slightest alteration in her charming complexion”, and when he spoke she “seemed not particularly to hear him” which was “simply her habit, her manner” (James 424). After living in Geneva for so many years, he has forgotten how American girls act. His interest in her is in turn a result of how honest and refreshing her personality is. Winterbourne finds himself captivated by Daisy, going with her alone to a castle, which is unheard-of in their time. He also sees her as a flirt because she proclaims that she has “always had…a great deal of gentleman’s society” (James 426). Daisy is casual and honest in everything she does, including the way she speaks of her suitors. She consistently leaves Winterbourne “amused, perplexed, and decidedly charmed” (James
Upon meeting, she pays him no attention, going so far as to “[give] no heed to his announcement” when he speaks to her (James 423). She comes off as indifferent when communicating with him with not even the “slightest alteration in her charming complexion”, and when he spoke she “seemed not particularly to hear him” which was “simply her habit, her manner” (James 424). After living in Geneva for so many years, he has forgotten how American girls act. His interest in her is in turn a result of how honest and refreshing her personality is. Winterbourne finds himself captivated by Daisy, going with her alone to a castle, which is unheard-of in their time. He also sees her as a flirt because she proclaims that she has “always had…a great deal of gentleman’s society” (James 426). Daisy is casual and honest in everything she does, including the way she speaks of her suitors. She consistently leaves Winterbourne “amused, perplexed, and decidedly charmed” (James