Question

What does the writer wanted to mean in the story The Portrait of a Lady​

Answer 1

The story portrays a grandson's perception of his grandmother and how their bond of love undergoes changes. Moral: The story puts light on the need of companionship and friendship felt by our elders. It also shows how love and emotion is experienced not only by human beings but animals and birds too.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, "confronting her destiny",finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James's novels, it is set in Europe, mostly England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of James's early period, this novel reflects James's continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal.