A Point at Issue! Study Guide

As the story begins, Eleanor reads the announcement of her marriage to Charles Faraday in the local newspaper. Eleanor is not the typical new bride and had eschewed many of the festivities and accoutrements of a wedding in which most young women revel. This stark notice, situated among vendor advertisements, is appalling to Eleanor. It seems as if her marriage is thrust upon the newspaper's readers, who could not possibly be interested in this bit of news. Eleanor has acquiesced to the announcement in the hopes that any future social obligations may be lessened. (read more)