Edith Wharton & Social Stories Day

Edith Wharton & Social Stories Day

January: The Power of Ideas


Born into the wealthy "Jones" family of New York, Edith Wharton (1862–1937) spent her youth traveling through Europe and living in a world of strict social rules and high-class traditions. During the late 19th century, she observed the lives of the rich, noticing how their wealth often came with the heavy "hardship" of social pressure and family expectations. These experiences deeply influenced her writing and later became the basis for her famous novels, such as The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth, which explore the struggle between personal freedom and the strict laws of high society.

The word of the day:  live up to (phrasal verb) /lɪv ʌp tə/

Meaning: to reach or meet the expectations, standards, or reputation of someone or something.

Example: She tried to live up to her parents’ expectations.


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Quiz: Edith Wharton & Social Stories 

 

Are there any strict rules in your culture today that feel difficult to follow? (Give examples)
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