In today's class we talked about the story "Daisy Miller" written by Henry James. We specifically covered the plot, style of writing, theme (message of the author), tone and the relation to Darwinism.
It is important because Henry James criticizes Social Darwinism.
James uses Daisy's story to discuss what he thinks Europeans and Americans believe about each other, and more generally the prejudices common in any culture.
What do these people think of each other? Why might this observation by James be important? What is your understanding of 'social darwinism'?This post is too short and not very thoughtful.
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