The Ambassadors
What is the theme in The Ambassadors by Henry James?
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One major theme in the novel is that of materialism. Throughout the novel, we are exposed to wealth and waste. Consumerism.... buying things for no other reason than to collect, consume, and display.
The Ambassadors