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A Continental Gap
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said, ‘we are accustomed to see men deride what they do not understand, and snarl at the good and beautiful because it lies beyond their sympathies’ (von Goethe Para 2 Line 1). This intolerance is evident in the short story Daisy Miller by Henry James. The subtext of the story shows many underlying themes, one of which is the extreme differences of the American way of life and the culture of Europe. This theme can be seen in three areas throughout the story- in the conventions of the European society, the cultural views about money, and the relationship between Winterbourne and Daisy. Rules Meant to be Broken The first major discretion between the Europeans and the Americans is made obvious in the strict rules and rigid traditions that are common in the European society. Daisy goes from an environment in America where she is encouraged to be a free spirit to a setting where that same spirit is meant to be stifled by tradition.
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Title: A Continental Gap
Words: 791
Rating: None
Pages: 3.2
submitted by: bluemoon47
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