Henry James describes the character Winterbourne in his story Daisy Miller: A Study by saying "He was an extremely amiable fellow, and universally liked." His descriptions of the characters in this story allow us to study basic human nature. I feel that these descriptions are very accurate and maintain an almost P.T. Barnum effect. I think that almost everyone can relate to one or more of these characters. Winterbourne is a very likable person, …showed first 75 words of 511 total…

…showed last 75 words of 511 total…end that leads Daisy's true affections elsewhere. We've all known the type, nice and polite and yet above you in some way. Henry James portrays all of the human aspects we have come to know as common. We can see a little of our selves in each of these characters because of their humanity and depth. Inside each of us there is a flirt, a sense of pride, and a very human quality of kindness.