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[quote=Anonymous]I love this book and have read it three times. I've felt a little differently each time, but in general I agree with you. Ellen Olenska is there as an "other" - a representative of a different life, a non-traditional life, an opportunity - and as such, she isn't quite as fully fleshed out as a character as she could be. The first time I read this I was wildly annoyed that the story is told from Newland Archer's POV, but in subsequent readings I was so impressed with how Wharton shows exactly what May and Ellen are thinking and experiencing even through Newland's clueless POV. I would love a retelling in May's voice. [/quote]
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