by Edith Wharton
Study Resources:
An
e-text of the novel
An
excellent study guide
An
Edith Wharton photo gallery
Individual group discussions
-How much of who we are depends on our circumstances?
-How greatly does our attitude affect our choices?
-Is suicide a solution or a cop-out?
-How much control do we have over the choices we make?
-How do we know what is true or real?
-What do you do when there is a conflict between personal
inclinations and group obligations?