Lucy In A Room With A View

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“A Room With A View” shares two settings; one located in Italy and the other in England. This novel was written in the early years of the Edwardian Period, which affects the storyline greatly by incorporating the English society emerging out of the structured lifestyle. There is a very vivid contrast between the two countries, enhancing the story. Italy is a country symbolizing freedom, adventure, and romance. This differentiating factor from the strict town of Summer Street has a great effect on the protagonist, Lucy. Lucy, coming from such a “homey” and traditional place like England is greatly affected by the differences Italy portrays. The difference in Lucy’s character prior to Italy and post Italy show what both countries are all about. The novel focuses on Lucy and how she changed drastically throughout the book due to the two settings. Lucy was originally from a small place called Summer Street in the England area where she had a collected …show more content…

Emerson. This played a great role in the title of the book discussing the importance of the room with a view. After receiving her room, Lucy ventured out to see what Italy was all about. As the narrator stated, it was “a magical city where people thought and did the most extraordinary things” (p. 45). Throughout the first few days of visiting, Lucy encountered a murder and had her very first kiss. This was very unusual for Lucy due to coming from the quiet Summer Street, England. Although the England revealed to us throughout this story is pleasant and inviting, it certainly does not have as great of an effect on the characters as Italy does. While visiting Italy, Lucy secretly fell in love with a man named George, but did not want to admit it. This romance caused her return back to England to become more difficult. Due to experiences gained in Florence, it is nearly impossible for Lucy to be content when coming home to the empty and dull Summer

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