The Age of Innocence Key Context Revision for A*s

This revision resource provides comprehensive coverage of key contextual points relevant to students studying ‘The Age of Innocence’ at the A-level and IB levels. It breaks down various aspects such as the Gilded Age, Victorian society, gender roles, marriage and divorce, social etiquette, architecture and design, literary realism, Wharton’s background, cultural shifts, critique of society, the setting of New York City, and European influences. Each category is explored through five bullet points, offering factual information and clear explanations of how these contexts influence the text.

This resource will help you if:

• you are examined on ‘The Age of Innocence’ and need to understand the contextual background
• you are studying American Literature
• your class notes are incomplete or insufficient to help you reach a high grade
• you have coursework or exams coming up and need a comprehensive revision resource to help you quickly and efficiently memorise the contextual background of ‘The Age of Innocence’.

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