Chaperon

Chaperon

by Henry James

In Henry James's "The Chaperon," Rose Tramore confronts a societal dilemma. Her mother's questionable past casts a shadow over their family, leading to their ostracization from London's high society. Rose, determined to protect her mother and secure her own place in the marriage market, navigates the complexities of social expectations and the delicate balance between loyalty and personal ambition. The novel explores themes of reputation, social class, and the constraints placed upon women in Victorian England, as Rose strives to find her own path amidst the rigid social structures.

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Henry James

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Henry James was born in New York City on April 15, 1843, into a wealthy and intellectually stimulating family. His father, Henry James Sr., was a Swedenborgian philosopher and his mother, Mary Roberts...

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