The Age of Innocence" Quiz

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According to the novel, what is the social setting of the story?

  • The Victorian Era in London
  • The Gilded Age in New York City (correct)
  • The Industrial Revolution in England
  • The Renaissance in Italy

What is the dramatic question in the novel?

  • Will May Welland expose Newland Archer's affair?
  • Will Newland Archer become a successful lawyer?
  • Will Ellen Olenska leave New York City?
  • Will Newland Archer overcome tradition and be with Ellen Olenska? (correct)

Which character in 'The Age of Innocence' manipulates Newland to stay with her?

  • May Welland (correct)
  • Ellen Olenska
  • Newland's mother
  • Newland's sister

What is the main theme in 'The Age of Innocence'?

<p>The struggle between desire and duty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the social atmosphere in 'The Age of Innocence'?

<p>Traditional and conservative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character in 'The Age of Innocence' is portrayed as innocent and manipulative?

<p>May Welland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main conflict in 'The Age of Innocence'?

<p>The conflict between the traditional role of the family and the characters' desires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the social atmosphere in 'The Age of Innocence'?

<p>A sense of social corruption and surveillance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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"The Age of Innocence" Summary

  • The novel is set in the Gilded Age of New York City, where newly rich families compete with the old rich.
  • The story revolves around Newland Archer, a lawyer who helps the rich, and his love affair with Ellen Olenska.
  • The novel can be read as a naturalistic depiction of society, where the reader wants the characters to make mistakes and be punished.
  • The story focuses solely on the higher upper class, with little mention of other social groups.
  • There is a sense of social corruption and surveillance in the novel, where everyone is under watch and has no privacy.
  • Newland Archer is a passive hero who follows a script and plays different roles throughout the novel.
  • The story is marked by traditions and the traditional role of the family, which forbids Newland and Ellen from being together.
  • The characters are torn between desire and duty, with the dramatic question being whether they will overcome tradition and be together.
  • May Welland, Newland's wife, is portrayed as innocent and manipulative, while Ellen is experienced and has other customs.
  • May is the only character who takes action and manipulates Newland to stay with her.
  • The ending is a place of social oppression and constant surveillance, which oppresses the characters' desires.
  • The novel raises questions about the meaning of innocence and the role of tradition in society.

"The Age of Innocence" Summary

  • The novel is set in the Gilded Age of New York City, where newly rich families compete with the old rich.
  • The story revolves around Newland Archer, a lawyer who helps the rich, and his love affair with Ellen Olenska.
  • The novel can be read as a naturalistic depiction of society, where the reader wants the characters to make mistakes and be punished.
  • The story focuses solely on the higher upper class, with little mention of other social groups.
  • There is a sense of social corruption and surveillance in the novel, where everyone is under watch and has no privacy.
  • Newland Archer is a passive hero who follows a script and plays different roles throughout the novel.
  • The story is marked by traditions and the traditional role of the family, which forbids Newland and Ellen from being together.
  • The characters are torn between desire and duty, with the dramatic question being whether they will overcome tradition and be together.
  • May Welland, Newland's wife, is portrayed as innocent and manipulative, while Ellen is experienced and has other customs.
  • May is the only character who takes action and manipulates Newland to stay with her.
  • The ending is a place of social oppression and constant surveillance, which oppresses the characters' desires.
  • The novel raises questions about the meaning of innocence and the role of tradition in society.

"The Age of Innocence" Summary

  • The novel is set in the Gilded Age of New York City, where newly rich families compete with the old rich.
  • The story revolves around Newland Archer, a lawyer who helps the rich, and his love affair with Ellen Olenska.
  • The novel can be read as a naturalistic depiction of society, where the reader wants the characters to make mistakes and be punished.
  • The story focuses solely on the higher upper class, with little mention of other social groups.
  • There is a sense of social corruption and surveillance in the novel, where everyone is under watch and has no privacy.
  • Newland Archer is a passive hero who follows a script and plays different roles throughout the novel.
  • The story is marked by traditions and the traditional role of the family, which forbids Newland and Ellen from being together.
  • The characters are torn between desire and duty, with the dramatic question being whether they will overcome tradition and be together.
  • May Welland, Newland's wife, is portrayed as innocent and manipulative, while Ellen is experienced and has other customs.
  • May is the only character who takes action and manipulates Newland to stay with her.
  • The ending is a place of social oppression and constant surveillance, which oppresses the characters' desires.
  • The novel raises questions about the meaning of innocence and the role of tradition in society.

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