Daisy Miller characters
In Daisy Miller, Henry James slowly reveals Daisy's character through her interaction with other characters, especially Winterbourne, the main character. "The author uses the story of a third person, but the thoughts and views on Winterbourne dominate." Therefore, the public no...
Eugenio is a paternal protectorate for Daisy. Despite the disapproval of Daisy's actions, he takes care of her and her mother. When Daisy talks about getting into a boat with Winterbourne to drive to the castle, he does not accept her behavior. He tries to influence his decisions to see their...
Randolph is the nine-year-old younger brother Daisy. Although he was sent on a trip to Europe with Daisy and Mrs. Miller, he does not particularly appreciate European culture or history and refuses to do everything he says. Unlike rich European children who go abroad, he has no teacher, he does...
Ms. Costello is the main instrument Henry James uses for a high-level society in Europe. He has such a high social situation that from time to time he can not even weaken interaction with the world outside the hotel room and his nephew. He constantly judges the actions of other people and always...
In Henry James Daisy Miller, Mrs. Walker in the 19th century is a tough and conservative type of European society. Although Mrs. Walker is an outwardly rich and elegant person, she is internally insecure and sensitive. She is very offended by Daisy’s disobedience, trying to explain the...
The Incarnation of a poor mother who gave up parental rights over her children. Daisy and Randolph flee to Europe and do nothing to stop their excesses. She even encourages her daughter to go to Chillon Castle with Winterbourne. Even at the end of the story he remains forgotten; her daughter is...
Mr. Giovanelli is a newer version of European values and beliefs that focuses more on the flexibility of the social hierarchy than Eugenio. Mr. Giovanelli does not support the same beliefs as Yugo’s regarding the correct behavior of a woman. While Eugenio did not allow Daisy to lock up only...
Winterbourne is the protagonist of the story. He is a lonely, educated and noble American who lives in Switzerland (mainly in Geneva). He said he was educated in Geneva and had a refined and conservative taste. At the same time, he has a strong desire to continue the “adventure” with...