I believe the novel's main message is that everyone needs to find themselves..... to find the place they're most at home and really live their lives.
The Question and Answer section for The Ambassadors is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
I believe the novel's main message is that everyone needs to find themselves..... to find the place they're most at home and really live their lives.
As a teacher, I would most identify with Maria Gostrey. Who do you identify with?
By making Strether an American, James is able to play out the stereotypical American ex-patriate longing for the European carefree life, versus the more stringent and Puritanical work ethic espoused by the American upbringing. Chad has already...