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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, Mrs. Manson Mingott)
• Concise discussion of major themes
• 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
• Glossaries of key words and terms