Washington Square by Henry James. The writer explores the importance of Mrs. Penniman in the novel with a focus on her role's impact on the character of Catherine. There was one source used to complete this paper.

From the beginning of writing fiction authors have built their stories around the protagonist. Usually there is one person who is closely involved with the protagonist as well. This is what draws the reader into the story and helps define the boundaries and the structure of the plot. Every once in awhile the world is treated to an author who can provide an important non-protagonist character who contributes as much to the story as the protagonists do. This is the case in the classic tale of Washington Square by Henry James. In this story James works to present a story of love, defiance, obedience, greed and heartache. While this is being developed James...
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