The House of Mirth What are the motifs in The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:41 Last updated by Cat on 06 May 03:08
Gambling and luck are motifs in the story. Lily gambles on games and the stock market. Lily also gambles with love by taking chances with new men even though she has had good suitors. Lily’s luck eventually runs out.