Wharton’s The Age of Innocence and Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God each portray different parts of American society and could each be said to include “society” as a character. How does each book conceive of the idea of society?
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Complete Prompt: Wharton’s The Age of Innocence and Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God each portray different parts of American society and could each be said to include “society” as a character. How does each book conceive of the idea of society? Who is included or excluded from each author’s society? How do these two authors show society shaping the course of events? What do you think each author is arguing about the role of society? Use close readings from at least 2 passages in each text to support your argument.