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The Character of Daisy Miller, 2007.
An analysis of the expectations of women, as seen in Henry James' "Daisy Miller".
2,149 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the character of Daisy Miller as found in "Daisy Miller", written by Henry James. The paper describes the times in which the book was set and the expectations of women in those times. The paper then discusses how Daisy Miller does not conform to the typical role of women of that era. It also shows how some of the other characters react to her.
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"It is evident that the character of Daisy was constantly misunderstood by the society of Europe in the late 1800s. The character was considered a disgrace to her gender and socially inferior because of elements in her character that could not be tolerated by the social elite. While it could be contended that Daisy Miller was attempting to rebel against the European upper class, or that she was irresponsible to her social position, Daisy Miller was simply being true to her American beliefs about gender. Women's Suffrage and the progress of women outside of the home framed Daisy's viewpoints on her existence. Once in Europe these notions began to shape her relationship with others, both of European and American backgrounds. As the Europeans were insisting that Daisy understand the European customs in relation to propriety, the same people were negligent in comprehending Daisy's American heritage. However, the misconceptions that occurred throughout the story demonstrated how assumptions only serve to create a wider gap of communication between all people. James shows his readers that the practice of guilt by means of assumption occurs in reality, as well as in fiction."
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Daisy Miller, 2004.
This paper offers an analysis of the character of Daisy and the American character in the Henry James novel, "Daisy Miller."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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An analysis of the character of Daisy and the American character as portrayed in the Henry James novel, "Daisy Miller." The paper connects the evaluation of Daisy to themes of larger concerns held by James, and discusses the importance of the social context for the themes in the novel.
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"This research examines the character of Daisy Miller in the novella of the same name by Henry James, with a view toward linking evaluations of that character to the larger themes of James's concern, including James's own assessment of the content of the American character. The importance of social context for the themes of Daisy Miller is difficult to overstate."
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"Daisy Miller" and "The Awakening", 2008.
A comparative analysis of "Daisy Miller" by Henry James and "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin.
2,996 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 88.95
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This paper examines how the short stories, "Daisy Miller" by Henry James and "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin equally deal with society's expectations of women in the late 1800s. In particular, the paper looks at how there are many parallels within the themes, characters and message and how they both depict their central characters endeavoring to saw the cast that society has stringently put them in. The paper also shows how the main characters of both stories, Daisy Miller and Edna Pontellier, share similar traits and how immaturity and indecisiveness seem to plague these women in their quest to define themselves. The paper notes that a concluding comparison linking these two narratives is their ending, with both women, like the story, coming to their end.
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"Similarity lies in the two texts' addressing the roles of women in society and an attempt to define new roles for women. Daisy Miller, in Daisy Miller, is a young American girl traveling in Europe. She is commonly referred to throughout the text as, "a pretty American flirt (Lauter, 287)." Mr. Frederick Winterbourne, another central character in the text who is for a short time enamored by Daisy, states that Americans are "allowed" flirting. However, he says, "Miss Daisy Miller exceeded the liberal license allowed to these young ladies, it was probable that anything might be expected of her (Lauter, 291)." What separates Daisy Miller from proper young women is not only her highly flirtatious nature, but also her going out with men unaccompanied by her mother. In the late 1800's, it was improper for an unmarried woman to be with another man without a chaperone."
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"Daisy Miller", 2006.
A review of the Henry James novel "Daisy Miller".
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper analyzes the novel "Daisy Miller" by Henry James from the perspective of the Madonna-whore complex. As the paper explains, men who suffer from the Madonna-Whore complex believe that only good women deserve their love, while bad women are only good for sex. While these men seek out bad women to fulfill their sexual needs, the paper continues, they marry a good woman -- but are shocked thereafter when she expresses sexuality. So much so, that the woman is then seen not as a Madonna, but as a whore. This is the theme of Henry James novel "Daisy Miller", which this paper explores by examining James' portrayal of Winterbourne's emotionally ambivalent reactions and actions toward Daisy. The paper examines the social conventions of the time the story is set in, analyzes Daisy's sexuality and behavior, and critiques Winterbourne's actions -- which ultimately lead to Daisy's demise, and the proving of her innocence.
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"Winterbourne's attitude towards women is, in fact, hinted at in the narrator's very introduction. For, the narrator takes the trouble to inform the reader that Winterbourne was rumored to have a relationship with an older woman in Geneva (p. 4). The possible inference that can be drawn from this information is that Winterbourne may just suffer from a mother fixation or an Oedipus complex. Since the Oedipus complex is considered to be an important factor in creating the Madonna-Whore complex, the narrator's introduction of Winterbourne can be considered as indicative of the events still to unfold."
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?Daisy Miller?, 2002.
A review of the book ?Daisy Miller? by Henry James and the controversy surrounding it.
858 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how in 1878, Henry James? ?Daisy Miller? came under-fire by critics in America who felt insulted that they should be portrayed to the world by anything less than gentlemen and ladies. It looks at how the book is about Daisy Miller, a young American girl in Europe who innocently breaks social codes and puts herself, her family and Americans in general, up to ridicule. It examines how James had attempted to showcase traditional conventions as being outdated and how in his portrayal of Daisy as spontaneous and ignorant of social codes and traditions, he was merely expanding on his trademark theme and bringing these comments into the spotlight.
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"James? portrayal of Daisy?s mother and family may be seen as the typical ?dysfunctional? family today, yet in 1878, this portrayal was viewed as embarrassing for American women and families.
Daisy?s mother, Mrs. Miller, does little to curb her children while they are in Europe, and though this might not have been typical of American parents, it did little to improve the perspectives of European readers on their American counterparts. It is a portrayal that is often stereotyped in Europe today ? the uncouth, impolite American tourist, and James? depiction of Daisy must have angered many people during a time when social civility and etiquette were an important aspect of daily life and ritual."
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Modernism in "Daisy Miller", 2003.
This paper examines elements of modernism in "Daisy Miller" by Henry James.
1,028 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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While "Daisy Miller" by Henry James precedes the modernist period, placed at the beginning of 1900, it is possible to distinguish his anticipation of modernism. This paper highlights several aspects of modernism, with reference to how these are incorporated in "Daisy Miller".
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"In questioning the sense of self, modernism reveals a certain innate dualism in the individual. The natural inclination is in continuous conflict with the rules of society. Butler refers to this as the ?search for primal energies before ethics? (Butler 121). This is however not only inherently true of the individual, but also of the individual in relation to others in society. In expressing him- or herself, the individual finds a certain tension with the self-expression of others. In Daisy Miller this dualism can be found both within individuals and in society at large."
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Diverse Cultures in "Daisy Miller", 2002.
An examination of how Henry James? characters in "Daisy Miller" represent cultural diversity.
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Within the story of "Daisy Miller", Henry James brings into question the benefits of European-American assimilation through three types of characters. The paper examines how the author manages to address social issues in a very amusing way.
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"In Daisy Miller, there are essentially three types of characters portrayed. First are the visiting Americans (i.e. the Miller family) who have brought with them the strange combination of vulgarity and innocence that James perceives as ?typically American?. Second are the Americans who have become ?Europeanized? as a result of having spent the majority of their lives in Europe. James views these characters, namely Frederick Winterbourne and his headache-prone Aunt, Mrs. Costello, as cultured and sophisticated, yet also somewhat pretentious and shallow. The final type of character is the European-born, which is represented chiefly in the personas of Giovanelli and Eugenio."
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?Daisy Miller: A Case Study?, 2004.
This paper studies Henry James?s short story, ?Daisy Miller: A Case Study?.
1,952 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains how the book presents a revealing case study of Frederick Winterbourne?s character as well. By taking a close look at his character, we can learn how he fails to make a correct judgment of Daisy and, therefore, fails to learn anything about himself or the society in which he lives. This paper examines how Winterbourne succumbs to the attitudes of the people in Geneva despite his own inclinations and misjudges Daisy, thus forgoing the opportunity to become more of a man.
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"Winterbourne is an excellent case study because he represents how individuals can be influenced by the opinions of others to the point of making false assumptions. While he was busy studying others in Geneva, he reveals his own snobbery and self-absorption. One of the first things we realize about Winterbourne is that he is in no way as innocent as his aunt believes him to be. (James 560) We know this because the narrator of the story has informed us of his interest in a ?very clever foreign lady? (590). Winterbourne thinks it is perfectly fine for him to carry on in any manner that he finds suitable, but it is not ?right? for Daisy to do the same."
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Daisy Miller, 2002.
An analysis of the story ?Daisy Miller? by Henry James and an explanation of the author's intentions.
1,713 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 55.95
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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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Henry James "Daisy Miller & the Beast in the Jungle", 1999.
Compares two long stories, focusing on main characters & the theme of the unlived life.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine Daisy Miller and The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James. The plan of the research will be to set forth the pattern of ideas surrounding the theme of the unlived life in each story.
The social milieu in which Henry James as an individual and as a man of letters moved would seem to suggest that the people who have every material advantage would be well positioned to engage directly with a life vigorously and creatively lived. But in both Daisy Miller and The Beast in the Jungle, the upper-class characters repeatedly embody a tendency to shrink back from engagement that might entail emotional risk or exposure of vulnerability to social criticism. Indeed, these characters live life according to what seem to be unwritten (though apparently well-understood) rules of social behavior and social comportment. And .."
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Value Differences in Henry James' Novella "Daisy Miller", 2000.
An examination of how the differences the author perceives between American and European culture set the stage for the drama in his story.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 38.95
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"The author contrasts the American sense of freedom and spontaneity with the more traditional nature of the European. Winterbourne and his associates are sophisticated, knowledgeable and very concerned with conventions of continental tradition and ritual, occasionally at the expense of those more "ignorant" (James, 80). Conversely, Daisy views Winterbourne as "stiff" (James, 99) and sees the actions of the Europeans as often "unkind"(James, 98). One may go as far as to compare the "innocent but honorable and moral Americans against decadent, worldly Europeans" (Edel, 27). However, this theme is not as simple as it may first appear. James makes it evident that these are rather general characteristics and that "both cultures exhibit "good" and "bad" qualities" (Edel, 48). The author is not concerned that one society may be superior to the other. Characters like Randolph Miller and Mrs. Costello are much more extreme in their cultural standpoint and represent the worst aspects of their respective societies while others try to embrace the best of both worlds. James is more intrigued with the differences in society and by the results each culture has on the human character as well as the difficulties it may pose for the individual."
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"Daisy Miller" ( Henry James ) and "Pride & Prejudice" ( Jane Austen ), 1999.
Examines the characters' pride and moral and social messages of these two novels.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"Pride is one of the seven deadly sins, and pride is often seen in tragedy as the fatal flaw of a character. Such is the case for Achilles or Oedipus, pride prevents them from behaving as they should and leads to downfall. Pride is often a critical element in fiction, with characters committing the sin of pride and with pride being one of the social sins criticized by the author. This is apparent in both Daisy Miller by Henry James and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In the first, pride causes a group of people to make assumptions about a young woman and to treat her as inferior because she does not measure up to their elevated and false view of themselves. In the second, pride is shown to keep two people apart who have feelings for one another and who have more in common than otherwise.
The social comedy of Jane Austen, as seen in Pride and ..."
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Daisy Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson, 2004.
A comparison of the characters of Daisy Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson from "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1,053 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper is a comparative analysis of the characters of Daisy Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson from "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Daisy is the wife of Tom Buchanan, and Myrtle the woman he is having an affair with. It looks at how these two women represent characters who are almost opposites in many regards and how the major differences include their wealth, their vitality, and their emotional ability.
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"Daisy and Myrtle are opposites in regard to their wealth. Daisy has wealth and all the material possessions she desires. In contrast, Myrtle lives closer to poverty. There is also a difference in their attitudes to wealth. Tom describes how Daisy uses her wealth to protect herself, as if having the money gives her value: ?They were careless people, Tom and Daisy -- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together" (Fitzgerald 152). Daisy is seen to be comfortable with her wealth. However at the same time, it does not bring her happiness."
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Character Exploration in "The Great Gatsby", 2006.
An analysis of the characters of Daisy, Tom and Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby".
1,032 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explores how the character descriptions found in "The Great Gatsby" create melodrama and set the pace of the story. It looks at how Fitzgerald does this by paying attention to how the characters act, react and behave within their environments. It also discusses how by looking at how Daisy treats both her husband and lover, we can gain a greater understanding of the conflict that leads to Gatsby's demise.
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Introduction
Daisy
Tom
Conclusion
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"For the character of Daisy, Fitzgerald establishes her beauty on a pedestal or that of the symbol of the attainable, perfect woman. Everything about her body exudes grace and fine breeding. Even though much attention is paid to her body as symbolizing wealth and affluence, it is her voice that the author focuses on, as a way of establishing her as a sensual woman or a woman every man wants by his side. Her voice represents the divide between the classes as its richness and tone captivates the narrator. It remains rich and sensual. Gatsby says, "her voice is full of money" (Fitzgerald 120)."
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Daisy Fay Buchanan, 2002.
Looks at whether the female character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", was victim, vixen or "not important".
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While F. Scott Fitzgerald himself claimed that he felt that the "The Great Gatsby" would fail because there were ?no important women characters? in it, it seems that this is not popular opinion. Indeed, few critics have written about ?The Great Gatsby? without discussing Daisy Fay Buchanan. This paper explores the different views of the character Daisy Fay, including many critics' opinions and the views of F. Scott Fitzgerald himself. In conclusion, the author of paper gives her own personal view of Daisy's role in the novel.
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"She seems to be inconsiderate, careless, and shallow; all of this is made quite clear by her careless, often insensitive attitude towards others, which is apparent throughout the novel. However, I disagree with the strong views of critics who believe her to be mean-spirited and cruel, as she seems to feel genuine affection for her cousin Nick-?I love to see you at my table, Nick. You remind me of a ? of a rose? and warmth towards other people ? ?I like her? said Daisy. ?I think she?s lovely?. Her love for both Gatsby and her husband Tom when they were first together also conflicts greatly with critics such as Leslie Fiedler?s views; his claim that Daisy Fay was ?The first notable anti?virgin of our fiction, the prototype of the blasphemous portraits of the fair goddess as bitch in which our twenty-first century fiction abounds? seems quite absurd as Daisy cries tenderly ?Even alone I can?t say I never loved Tom ? it wouldn?t be true?."
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