The House of Mirth
Edith Wharton
The rumors started by Bertha Dorset had successful ruined Lily's reputation on the cruise, but the slander had also spread across the pond into America. her usual acquaintances, the Trenors, Rosedale, Fisher, all treat her with somewhat of a cold shoulder. Lily is slowly losing everyone she once manipulated for power, oh how the tables have turned. She thinks to herself if it was possible "that she was living alone like this because there was no one else for her to go to..." (Wharton 200). In an attempt to recollect herself, Lily attends a party at the Gormers' which leads to some social stability. Time passes and Lily Bart's Life is similar to that at the beginning of the book thanks to the popularity of the Gormers. George Dorset comes by to announce his love for Lily, but she refuses because she, and here's the worst part, has decided to marry Rosedale. She isn't totally confident in her decision, but the fact that the fat blob Rosedale may marry Lily angers me. I'm still hoping for Selden to return to Lily's side, by that seems like a hopeless dream.
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