5 Questions
Who owns Gardencourt?
An old American banker
What is the setting of the teatime scene?
Gardencourt, an old English country manor
Who is the young Englishman at Gardencourt?
Lord Warburton
What is Lord Warburton's opinion on comfort?
He finds it boring
What does the old man suggest would make life more interesting for Lord Warburton?
Finding an interesting woman to marry
Study Notes
Ownership and Characters
- Gardencourt is owned by Mrs. Touchett.
- The young Englishman at Gardencourt is Lord Warburton.
Setting and Scene
- The setting of the teatime scene is Gardencourt.
Lord Warburton's Opinions and Suggestions
- Lord Warburton values comfort and considers it a necessity.
- The old man suggests that getting married would make life more interesting for Lord Warburton.
Test your understanding of the first three chapters of "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James with this summary and analysis quiz. See how well you grasp the key events and themes in this classic novel set at an English country manor.
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