Henry James' Novels: Understanding Characters' Motives

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What is a notable feature of Henry James's literary style, particularly in his late works?

Tendency towards ever longer and more complicated sentence structures

Which two novels by George Eliot and Jane Austen are compared to Henry James's works in terms of their portrayal of female characters?

Pride and Prejudice and Middlemarch

What is a key theme in Henry James's novels, particularly those featuring American expatriates in Europe?

Culture clash between American and European values

What is a distinctive feature of Henry James's narrative technique in his novels?

<p>Presentation of events from a single, central character's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the trilogy of novels that showcases Henry James's late style, characterized by complex sentence structures?

<p>The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors, The Golden Bowl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Henry James's literary approach, particularly in his early works?

<p>Attempt to capture fleeting impressions and perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in Henry James's novels, particularly those featuring American expatriates in Europe?

<p>The culture clash between American and European values</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of Henry James's late novels, particularly The Golden Bowl?

<p>Tendency towards ever longer and more complicated sentence structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Henry James's literary approach, particularly in his early works, such as The Europeans?

<p>Attempt to capture fleeting impressions and perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in Henry James's novels, particularly those featuring American expatriates in Europe?

<p>The culture clash between American and European values</p> Signup and view all the answers

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