Daisy Miller

Although the novella takes Winterbourne’s point of view throughout, the book can in large part be considered a character study of Daisy Miller, a young, very pretty, independent-minded American from Schenectady, New York, who… read analysis of Daisy Miller

Another American abroad, Winterbourne has nonetheless assimilated into European society and become more a resident than a tourist. We do not learn much about Winterbourne’s past life, other than that he lives most permanently in… read analysis of Mr. Winterbourne

Daisy’s mother, a small and thin woman with frizzed hair and a delicate constitution—she suffers from dyspepsia, or indigestion. She is not very friendly with Winterbourne initially, but opens up when she has the… read analysis of Mrs. Miller

Daisy’s younger brother, a boy of nine. He possesses some of Daisy’s same characteristics: he speaks his mind, is rather forward with strangers, and doesn’t like to be told what to do—especially when this… read analysis of Randolph Miller

Another of Winterbourne’s American expatriate friends, Mrs. Walker lives in Geneva but also has a residence in Rome. Mrs. Walker initially welcomes the Millers into her circle as fellow Americans in Rome, but she soon… read analysis of Mrs. Walker

Daisy’s Italian “friend,” and considered by many to be her lover—though the exact extent of their relationship is unclear. Giovanelli is a lawyer, and Winterbourne manages to find out that he is considered somewhat… read analysis of Mr. Giovanelli

The courier of the Millers, that is, a kind of combination tourist guide and butler who accompanies the family throughout their trip. Daisy and Mrs. Miller treat Eugenio quite familiarly, which is something else that… read analysis of Eugenio