The Lion and the Unicorn
by Richard Harding Davis
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How does Richard Harding Davis use the physical setting of Jermyn Street and Prentiss’s floral shop to establish the atmosphere of late-Victorian London at the very beginning of the story?
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In what ways do the titular symbols of the Lion and the Unicorn reflect the contrasting personalities, national identities, or aspirations of the characters who pass beneath them?
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Davis is known for his romanticized depictions of gentlemen and adventurers; how do the characters in this story navigate the tension between duty, ambition, and personal desire?
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