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The Custom of the Country
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Essay Topics
Is Undine an antagonist in this novel? Explain your reasoning, using at least three pieces of evidence from the novel.
What is Wharton’s commentary on Old Wealth and traditional values?
The Custom of the Country is labeled as a “tragicomedy.” In what ways is the novel both tragic and comical? What is significant about this tone?
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