Question

Could “age vs. youth” be considered a conflict in Daisy Miller? In a paragraph of at least one hundred words, explain your thoughts on this conflict.

Answer 1

Yes, age vs. youth is one of the conflicts in Daisy Miller, in terms of the contrast between youth and elder characters in terms of personality, attitude and ideals in life. However, this is a minor conflict and can be expressed as conflict of traditions and customs instead. Obviously, Daisy Miller is a fun-loving, free-spirited young lady unlike most of the characters who are more serious and uptight. This difference between personality can be due to the fact that Daisy has a very youthful and adventurous persona. She doesn't let the opinion of other people to stop her from living her life, even if it taints her reputation. Daisy is also careless and a bit immature that can be associated with youth, although not at all times. Meanwhile, the older characters are the one disliking the carefree Daisy. This events in the story shows contrast of beliefs and principles of characters in which age influences though not at all times.