Edith Bouvier Beale

In the novels, The Age of Innocence written by Edith Wharton and The Call of the Wild written by Jack London, there are two main characters that change entirely as the novels progress. These characters are reshaped by outside events that bring out their true inner selves that were hidden away because of their specific societies. The impact of external events and actions are what make these characters in the end. Newland Archer from The Age of Innocence, began as a man made from society norms. He…

Set in the harsh winter landscape of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the characters in the novel Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton are profoundly impacted by the challenges and struggles that result from the austere surroundings. As a member of New York City’s elite upper class, Edith Wharton wrote numerous books with a setting in New York City and the upper class. However, Ethan Frome has a very different setting and the characters, therefore go through very different challenges and struggles. The plot…

Molly Howard 12/3/15 American Lit. H Period H Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Study Guide Questions Beginning of Chapter 2: 1. The narrator learns from the other characters that Ethan Frome is about 52 years old, he is stuck in Starkfield, Massachusetts to take care of his sick wife Zeena, and he has been in an accident about 24 years ago and has a scar on the right side of his face. Knowing this information makes the narrator want to know more about Ethan. 2. Ethan’s house is…

Naturalist have a problem with realism as they (naturalist) want to shift the focus on natural forces and how it shapes human life beyond human control. Going back to The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Edith Wharton was one to “push towards” naturalism in her writings; “Edith Wharton’s view of high society pushed toward naturalism in its sense that the rich could sometimes seem as much victims of natural forces as the poor. We see both realism and naturalism in her works, such as, in…

both the proletariat and bourgeoisie classes have emerged and this stratification has shaped societal structure. Many ridicule aristocracy for its traditions and absurdity, but neglect the beauty that lies within. The novel The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton celebrates the eloquence and elaborate structure of the high society in which the characters live, but through the use of characters Newland Archer, Julius Beaufort, and Ellen Olenska, satirizes the extreme actions and views of its…

One Corpse Too Many is a mystery book by Ellis Peters and is the second book in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael. The book is a murder mystery centered around an extra dead body amongst other dead bodies about to be buried. As there is no specific moral or theme highlighted in the book, I would say it’s not a great book for teaching a lesson. However, with the great characterization and way of immersing the reader into the setting, it is definitely a great book to read just for the sake of…

Innocence. Does it really exist in America? The book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me, was not only written for his son, but for innocence itself. The book’s main idea revolves around the innocence of people who are often convicted of crimes and actions based upon their race, belief or ethnicity, someone who could have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, or even a person who could have just been suspected based on racial profiling and prejudice. In this essay, there…

The Age of Innocence 01. Flowers Throughout this story, having flowers was a sign of wealth. They required a lot of attention and money, so only the wealthy could afford them. Someone who gave another flowers was often trying to say something special like we do today with roses. (47 words) 02. Ellen’s Dress Her dress was so beautiful that it attracted attention. During this time period, this was the complete opposite of what people wanted to do. So when she did this, the author clearly…

Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome is structured specifically to create an aura of suspense and thrill. The prologue acts to give a fleeting insight to the mysterious character of Ethan Frome, but intentionally neglects to offer an explanation as to why he is in his current condition, thus keeping the audience on their toes. Such strategies used by Wharton create an overall effect of mystery and confusion until the very end. The switch of point of view to third person omniscient puts readers in a front…

there’s much difference between the Fromes up at the farm and the Fromes down in the graveyard; ‘cept that down there they’re all quiet, and the women have got to hold their tongues” (77). Ethan Frome is a fictional drama and romance novella written by Edith Wharton. Throughout this story, the protagonist, Ethan Frome, must contend with some difficult aspects of his past. This character’s past negatively affects his present activities, attitudes, and values. The recurring theme throughout this…