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Edith Wharton's "Summer,"


North Dormer is the small, isolated New England town where the protagonist, Charity Royall, lives. The town serves as a symbol of confinement and limited opportunities, particularly for women.


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Charity, who was raised in North Dormer after being taken in by Lawyer Royall, dreams of escaping its suffocating atmosphere and longs for a more exciting and passionate life.


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Setting:
North Dormer is described as a place with limited amenities, a stifling social structure, and a lack of opportunities for personal growth.

Charity's Perspective:
Charity feels trapped by her upbringing and social class, viewing North Dormer as a place that restricts her potential.

Contrast with the "Mountain":
North Dormer is contrasted with the "Mountain," Charity's original home, which is depicted as even more impoverished and dangerous.

Escape and Desire:
Charity's desire to escape North Dormer is intertwined with her yearning for love and a more fulfilling life, symbolized by her brief affair with Lucius Harney.

Themes of Confinement:
The novel uses North Dormer to explore themes of confinement, societal constraints, and the limited roles available to women in early 20th-century America.

Impact on the Narrative:
North Dormer's influence on Charity's character and choices is central to the novel's plot and themes.