Daisy Miller
by Henry James

Daisy Miller: Dialect 1 key example

Key Examples in Daisy Miller

Dialect
Explanation and Analysis:

In the novella's dialogue, the reader notices subtle differences in the language of various characters. Although everyone speaks English (other than occasional French or Italian phrases), James carefully individualizes various characters' dialects. This difference in language further accentuates the difference in character between the American expatriates and the Millers. Although they speak the same language and even come from the same country, their self-expression varies substantially.