Daisy Miller

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The paper examines the social intention of Henry James when he wrote the novel. It shows that his intention was to point out the rigidity and hypocrisy of 19th century American and European society in not recognizing the difference between innocence and courage and wanton behavior. This narrative is analyzed in the paper showing how Daisy's friends and acquaintances are both charmed and repelled by her behavior.

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"The first evidence of this is clearly evident in Winterbourne's very first encounter with Daisy where he hesitates to open a conversation with her given his schooling of "In Geneva" as a young man was not at liberty to speak to a young unmarried lady" (Part1. p2). Yet, he is encouraged by the opportunity presented in a place distant from his own home and by virtue of the fact that Miss Miller, herself, did not seem "in the least embarrassed herself" (part 1, p4). Winterbourne is also charmed by the fact that Daisy's reception of his presence was "singularly honest and fresh" (Part 1, p4)."

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