THE STRUGGLE OF THE TWO FEMALE CHARACTERS, ELLEN & MAY AGAINST SOCIETY, “THE AGE OF INNOCENCE”- EDITH WHARTHON
THE STRUGGLE OF THE TWO FEMALE CHARACTERS, ELLEN & MAY AGAINST SOCIETY, “THE AGE OF INNOCENCE”- EDITH WHARTHON

Summary/Abstract: The Age of innocence, Edith Wharton’s best-known novel introduces to the reader an open view of the New York society in the late 19th century. The two main female characters Ellen and May represent two different struggles of the individual, in this case women against this old-fashioned world. This study will mainly focus on the continuous confrontation of these women towards society. May was raised up to be the obedient daughter and wife, whereas Ellen shows signs of intellectual freedom. This paper reveals the struggle of May and Ellen who represent the obedience of an innocent Edith Wharton and the awakening of a mature author and woman. Qualitative research used in this study, based on literary books and different articles aims to give a clear image and a deep analysis of the novel’s two female characters and their difficulties to overcome the rough society. The end of the paper transmits the message that the female characters, as Edith herself failed to be happy in their arranged marriages, affected by the old- fashioned society

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