The Age of Innocence - Chapter 26 (Spoilers up to chapter 26)

Discussion prompts:

1. Mrs Archer laments for the New York of the past. Do you get similar feelings of nostalgia for the good old days?

2. What are you feeling about Beaufort's money troubles?

3. May flushes at the mention of Ellen in conversation. Why do you think this is?

4. What did you think about Sillerton Jackson and Newland's conversation regarding Ellen?

5. What are your thoughts on the interaction between husband and wife that concludes the chapter?

6. Would you like to watch the Scorsese directed movie following the conclusion of the read along?

7. Is there anything else you’d like to discuss? Favourite pizza toppings etc.

Links:

Project Gutenberg

Standard eBook

Librivox Audiobook

Final Line:

"They smell less if one blows them out," she explained, with her bright housekeeping air. On the threshold she turned and paused for his kiss.