Chapters 10-14

1. Describe the charity for which Gerty Farish solicits money from Lily Bart. What does it do? Why does it appeal to Lily?

2. Why does Mrs. Wellington Bry invite Lily to her winter party?

3. Why is Mrs. Peniston so shocked by the news Grace provides her about Lily?

4. What is a tableau vivant, and why does her participation in one make Lily so happy?

5. What is the structure of Chapters13 and 14 (Note: The publisher has accidentally left the "Chapter 14" title off of page 149)? What explains the divisions of the different parts of these two chapters? Why has Wharton developed the events in these two chapters in such a painstaking and systematic manner?