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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis thesis is an analysis of human relationships
in the novel The Spoils of Paynton by Henry James,
In this thesis, the writer studies friendship, love
and conflict in the relationship between each of the
three female characters, Mrs. Gereth, Miss Mona Brigstock
, , and Miss Fleda Vletch, with Owen Gereth and in
After analyzing friendship, love and conflict in
their relationships among the characters in The Spoils
ofPoyntpn, the thesis writer concludes that conflicts
arise when people fight against one another because of
material wealth. However more important than material
wealth are friendship and love among people.
the relationship among the three female characters
themselves. Each of them have their own qualities and
attitudes toward material wealth and towards love and
friendship. Owen eventually falls into Mona's trap of
marriage and sacrifices Fleda's love and his mother's
passion for art and beauty, whereas Fleda finds in Mrs.
Gereth a kind friend.
In her research, the thesis writer found out that
the relationship between Mrs. Gereth and her son is
charaterized by conflict; that between Mona and Owen by
friendship and conflict; and that between Fleda and Owen
by friendship and love.
Among the three female characters, the relationship
between Miss Gereth and Mona is characterized by hatred;
that between Mona and Fleda by jealousy; and that between
Miss Gereth and Fleda by friendship.