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Jan 28 2:35pm

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Reply from Tyler Hill

In the novel, “Daisy Miller: A Study,” by Henry James, Daisy is seen as a “flirty” girl who enjoys the company of interesting gentlemen. And, to a certain extent she is responsible for her fate. She constantly stayed out at late hours with men including Mr. Giovanelli, resulting in her fever and ultimately her death. As Daisy begins to have more and more men around, as well as the time when she and Giovanelli entered into Mrs. Walker’s party, she was given the cold shoulder. People of that culture began to suspect that she was engaging in an affair with Mr. Giovanelli. Daisy, being ignorant of the societal ideals (that pre-marital sex and adultery were frowned upon), thought nothing of it—she wasn’t embarrassed and showed no sign of emotion. She was simply a young girl looking to enjoy herself in the foreign land. Despite the norms, she continues to entertain her relationship with Giovanelli, which (perhaps) lead him to believe that marriage was a possibility. However, at her graveside, Giovanelli utters these words, “If she had lived, I should have got nothing. She would never have married me, I am sure [Daisy Miller, James].” There is something to be said about Daisy and Giovanelli’s relationship. Daisy was looking to enjoy her time abroad, while Giovanelli was looking to gain more from their relationship; all the while maintaining his gentlemanly appearance as if to be in no hurry. As a side note, it’s interesting to think of how the author chose the names of the characters. “Daisy” implies purity and beauty, whereas “Winterbourne” seems more sophisticated and analytical.