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... What we often find when analyzing the values of different cultures and societies are different standards with which we live. These standards may be based on religion, different social groups in which people belong, as well as the social environment that surrounds us. ... In the story “Daisy Miller”, Henry James gives his readers the opportunity to look at these differences and see the misperceptions individuals can have of one another. ... Miss Miller’s travel throughout Europe exemplifies the ideals of one country and how they contrast with those of another.
Originally from Schenectady, New York, Miss Miller’s value system is quite different from the European value system. ... While In Switzerland Miss Miller meets a man named Winterbourne. ... Costello, Winterbournes aunt does not accept this flirtatious behavior of Miss Miller and actually refuses to meet her. ... Winterbourne’s education and his liberal nature allowed him to continue his friendship with Miss Miller, a women of whom he was very attracted to. Although he was quite aware of the standards set in Europe in regard to young men. ... He understood the norms and customs of European’s and there countries and while he followed many of them his ability to see the big picture allowed him to pursue different friendships, his most recent being Miss Miller.
Approximate Word count = 966
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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