DODSWORTH


Meaning of DODSWORTH in English

a character in the novel Dodsworth (1929) by Sinclair Lewis . Dodsworth has retired from his job and travels to Europe with his wife. Lewis uses him to show the different values and behaviour of Americans and Europeans. He is also seen as an example of a typical rich man who cannot communicate well with his wife.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.