Howards End Lesson Plan

How is Evie's wedding characteristic of the Wilcoxes' personalities and values?

Evie's wedding is done properly, observing all the typical customs and expectations and sparing no expense. It is also impeccably managed, with every detail carefully planned and executed. For all this, however, Margaret finds it curiously devoid of emotion. Everything happens according to plan, and it is considered a success by Henry because it went off without a hitch—not because it was emotionally rich and rewarding. This is reinforced by Henry's interactions with his "friends" at the wedding. Margaret realized that Henry does not invest deeply in relationships. His friends there are more...