Question

When Daisy Miller: A Study was first published, what was the initial reaction to Daisy’s character?

Critics mourned her tragic death.
Critics were upset that Daisy and Winterbourne never fell in love.
Critics were frustrated by her naiveté.
Critics considered her behavior an outrage.

Answer 1

D critics considered her behavior an outrage

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. critics considered her behavior an outrage.

Daisy Miller is a young American girl who travelled around Europe with her family. In Switzerland she met a guy called Winterbourne who was completely attracted to her. She became famous because of her flirtatiousness. She used to flirt openly with Winterbourne which was a clear barbarity for the time when it was written, late 19th century. This is why the critics were so strong on her.