رد: اسئله في مقدمه فالادب خلونا نتعاون ونحلها مع بعض ضروري وبنات الي اخدو الماده يالي
Daisy Miller
Study Questions
Why does James shift his setting from Switzerland to Italy?
What is the purpose of having a narrator who comes from America but has lived so long in Europe?
In addition to functioning as Winterborne’s confidante, what other purpose does Mrs. Costello serve?
If Daisy’s actions in going to the castle with Winterborne were innocent, why does he assume that her actions with Mr. Giovanelli are improper?
What is gained by having Daisy die at the end of the story?
Does Winterborne learn anything from his associations with Daisy?
Why does Mrs. Walker try to save Daisy and then later snub her?
What does Mr. Giovanelli expect from his relationship with Daisy?
Describe Daisy’s system of values.
How innocent is Daisy of the fact that she is being improper?
What kind of character is Winterbourne? How might James have presented him differently if he had intended him to be a romantic hero?
How do you think James wants us to view the Millers’ relationship with servants?
Why do you think James chose to call his heroine “Daisy Miller”?
Do the names “Winterbourne,” “Mrs. Walker,” and “Giovanelli” seem significant or perhaps ironic in any way?
Discuss the importance of setting in "Daisy Miller".
How does health function differently for different characters in the novel? In the case of Daisy’s illness, might any symbolism be at work?
Daisy makes two trips to architectural sites—the castle at Chillon and the Coliseum. How are they different? What, if anything, do they reveal about her character?
Discuss Daisy’s relationship with Mr. Giovanelli. How does it differ from her relationship with Winterbourne?
Is "Daisy Miller" more about our discovering what kind of person Daisy is or what kind of person Winterbourne is? Elaborate on your answer.
Some of James’s contemporaries thought his portrait of Daisy insulting to Americans. Can you suggest why?
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