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I think I have a classic case of "interrogating the text from the wrong perspective" vis-à-vis this book. The question is, is this novel a satire of upper-class New York Society circa 1870, or is it a satire of a sad, hypocritical man who thinks he's above upper-class New York Society when really he's just as vile as all the people he goes around judging?
The first few chapters I liked. First of all, Wharton's writing style is witty and very accessible. I enjoyed learning about New York back in t ...more
The first few chapters I liked. First of all, Wharton's writing style is witty and very accessible. I enjoyed learning about New York back in t ...more
All the world's a stage in Wharton's New York and everyone wears a mask of society's creation.
Newland Archer, the protagonist's life is shaped by the customs and expectations of upper-class New York City society. Engagement to May Welland is one in a string of accomplishments. Nonetheless, May pretends happiness before society, maintaining the illusion that she and he have the perfect marriage expected of them. Her unhappiness activates her manipulative nature, and Newland does not see it until ...more
Newland Archer, the protagonist's life is shaped by the customs and expectations of upper-class New York City society. Engagement to May Welland is one in a string of accomplishments. Nonetheless, May pretends happiness before society, maintaining the illusion that she and he have the perfect marriage expected of them. Her unhappiness activates her manipulative nature, and Newland does not see it until ...more
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