| The
Europeans, James
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James was born an American, but by the end of his life, he was a naturalized citizen
of Britain. DoThe Europeans and Daisy Miller reflect any discomfort
with being an American? How? "Into
the quietly decorous Boston home of the Wentworth family burst two birds of gorgeous
feather" (back cover). Explore the idea of colliding cultures in The Europeans.
What results from this collision? Are
there characters in the novels who seem to "represent" certain types,
positions, ideas, etc.? Who are they? What do they represent? How? Compare
Daisy Miller and The Europeans. Use the comparison to express an
opinion and make a point about the works. What
are themes shared by The Europeans and Daisy Miller? How
do Americans view Europeans in The Europeans and Daisy Miller? (To
what extent is this still true?) - Write
a character sketch of the Baroness, Felix, or Daisy Miller.
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