Washington square

I stand under the Washington Square Park arch onlooking the fountain as I watch my mother lean backward in attempts to fit both me and the arch in a photo. It was a chilly spring day, one of those where the sun was out but you still needed a light jacket to keep warm. Cars zoomed by. Groups of students Looking around, this untraditional campus was my first impression of what college is like. I imagined how the park would look in the fall with the leaves each a different shade of red and yellow; revealing

The novel, Washington Square written by Henry James, takes place in Manhattan during the 1840s. “Washington Square” began for James with an anecdote told by the actress Fanny Kemble (Simpson). The main characters include Dr. Sloper who is a renown physician, his two sisters; Mrs. Penniman who is melodramatic and Mrs. Almond who is sympathetic, a coxcomb known as Morris Townsend, and Catherine who is the daughter of Dr. Sloper. These characters affect Catherine’s personality and have a great impact

As the triumphant arc of George Washington stands proudly in the center of the park it is surrounded by a history of death. One of the surrounding buildings now housing New York University students was once the stage of a tragic fire, the fountain in which the children are playing in lays over mass graves and the large proud elm tree at the northeast corner of the park was once the final destination of those condemned to die. This history is one of sadness but the city of New York and the park itself

In Washington Square, James creates a convincing perception of the character that is Catherine Sloper and the story revolving around her emotional and psychological development throughout. He is very persuasive in the sense that he manipulates the reader into having the same views and beliefs of this story’s heroine and whether or not we see Catherine to be ‘vulnerable’ or ‘dull-witted’ is not left to the readers own perceptions. In my opinion, I believe Catherine to possess more depth and knowledge

In Henry James’ classic, ‘Washington Square’, there is a concern above all with a struggle for power, a will to freedom, and the refusal of a simple soul to bow before the domineering spirit of another. This literature essay will explore the entwining of moral and psychological dimension with the influence of a wealth-orientated society which ultimately affects the relationship between Catherine Sloper and her father, Doctor Sloper. Washington Square is praised for its depiction of the complicated

truth causes more harm to the individuals involved? And if so is it better to not reveal the truth even if society demand it, for the sake of an individual happiness. Although the truth is usually portrayed in a favorable light, in the novel “Washington Square”, Henry James presents the fate of Catherine Slopper to illustrate that the truth does not always lead to an ideal ending. The end of the novel revealed blandness, for Catherine character didn’t receive happiness nor did any of her desire came

can hinder readers from fully immersing into a story without biases. There is a fine line between using biography knowledge to the advantage of literary interpretation and spoiling the reading experience with redundant details. In his novel Washington Square, Henry James transports both himself and readers to the America of his youth. Aware of basic facts from the author’s

Henry James' novel, Washington Square, tells the story of Catherine Sloper, a shy and extremely modest woman who falls in love with a handsome and charming man, Morris Townsend, after meeting him at the occasional party given by the aunt Mrs. Almond. Catherine, who is viewed by everyone as a woman with a plain look and little personality, but a great dowry, becomes an easy target for Morris, a man with the shadowy background. Unfortunately, for Catherine, her father, Dr. Sloper also considers her

The novel Washington Square written by Henry James has very distinct character relationships. Although most of the novel revolves around Catherine Slope and her will to marry Morris Townsend. I believe that the storyline also makes Dr. Sloper a key character as well because of the fact that he really opposes of their courtship and even denies Catherine her will to marry him. Many would say that Dr. Sloper is a very caring father who is only looking for his daughter’s best interest; I disagree with

their desire for money. R. W. B. Lewis originally coined this term in his book, The Jameses: A Family Narrative. In relation to our class, however, we read Barry Maine’s article, “Bring the Bodies Up: Excavating Washington Square”, which explored this term in Henry James’ novel, Washington Square. Specifically, Barry Maine says that Morris, the villain of the novel, is pretty much the only character driven by money passion. However, he also says that the morally grey character of Doctor Sloper only got