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Works of Henry James: Essay Questions

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:James, Henry

James, Henry
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Essay Questions

Essay Questions And Answers

1. Explain the reasons why Isabel rejects the proposal of Lord Warburton
when he seems such an attractive figure in the novel.

Answer: Lord Warburton seems to embody all that a young lady of Isabel's
type would want in a husband. He is handsome, gentlemanly, considerate, and
kind. He is aware of Isabel's desire of independence and of traveling in order
to understand the world. He pledges that he will not interfere with her.
Warburton is a great personage, he has wealth, position, title, rank,
property, and he ...

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