In realist novels, the author gives readers a sense of the real world while avoiding the dramatic aspects of other novel genres. Realist novels focus more on characters rather than action and plot, showing the real complications of nature character and motivations in society. Thus, “realist novels typically end with a fall or failure, often as an ironic commentary on social values ​​of self-improvement or success. A character can get what they want, but be faced with the unexpected consequences of that desire” [Prompt]. In Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth, Lily Bart's ending is an ironic rise because her meeting with Nettie and the repayment of her debts give her the strength and courage to pursue her own happiness, but Lawrence's ending Selden is an ironic downfall due to his failure. to overcome his cowardice and reluctance to propose to Lily. Lily and Selden's ending defines the cruelty of the social system that forces women to marry for economic reasons and condemns them to poverty if they don't. Set in New York in the 1800s, Wharton's The House of Mirth is about the protagonist, Lily Bart's struggle to enter upper-class society through marriage, which ultimately leads to the downfall of her fortunes. Ultimately, Lily is forced to act in a compromising social situation and is rejected by society. In Bryant Park, Lily meets Nettie, a girl whom Lily saved when she was participating in Gerty's charity. It turns out that Lily saved Nettie, who is now successfully married. Lily holds Nettie's baby for a while and for that single moment she feels happier and stronger. Then at home, Lily receives a check for ten thousand dollars from Mrs. P...... half paper ...... when she had the chance. Selden is a lawyer but did not have much wealth. This lack of wealth prevents Lily from marrying him even though they are in love. Knowing this cruelty of the social system, Selden detaches himself from society and tries to remain an observer. Unfortunately, his desire to woo Lily and then marry her interferes. In the end, Selden finally realizes that if he “had been willing to stake his future on faith in her – and if the moment had been destined to pass before they could seize it, he now sees that, for both of them, they were saved completely ruining their lives” (Wharton 350). Because of his lack of courage, Selden has lost his only chance at love and happiness. Ironically, the moment he decides to propose to Lily, he finds her dead and kneels next to her, devastated, and claims that they would end up together eventually..