Wharton's The age of innocence

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Inside you'll find valuable insights on "Wharton's The Age of Innocence", including: brief overall synopsis; chapter-by-chapter summaries; clear explanations and analysis; character map - who's who at a glance; character analysis (Newland Archer, May Welland Archer, Countess Ellen Olenska, and Mrs. Manson Mingott); concise discussion of major themes; a special essay on the book's themes, including personal freedom, values, and social codes, review Q&As and quote IDs; essay questions and practice projects, and glossaries of key words and terms.