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of a mother or a sister; and on his head was a three-cornered hat, which in its better days had perhaps sheltered the graver brow ...
possible defect" causes him dismay, as it is a "visible mark of earthly imperfection" (Hawthorne 1021). Alymers disdain for the bi...
hath an infant immortality, a being capable of eternal joy or sorrow, confided to her care-to be trained up by her to righteousnes...
In five pages the fine line betwen love and hate is examined in a discussion of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stor, 'Young Goodman B...
point of Hawthornes story, however, is the hypocrisy that riddles society-any society. Its no secret that the author was very fond...
isolated as a result. In many ways, it is the men...
In four pages the acceptance of change among individuals are compared in the characterizations of Calisher's Greenwitch, Hawthorne...
that only through the righteous acts of our lives could redemption be obtained. This belief also encompassed the fact that appear...
In nine pages this paper examines how the protagonist is transformed throughout this short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Seven so...
all his days. This appears to be true as Montressor is compulsively confessing his evil fifty years later. Other critics agree t...
indescribable evil. Symbols always present another layer to a story, as well as another realm for questioning. Hawthornes repea...
reality of humanitys cruel heart. True to Hawthornes nature of portraying both the worst and the best humankind has to offer, he ...
for an hour, thinking about her past, her relationship, and her future. As she ponders she begins to really experience a sense of ...
were signified by it" (1323). He then goes into great narrative detail to describe the letter to emphasize its significance: "The...
1920s. Offering both privacy and four-star service, the Biltmore attracted those who craved each, including the "Duke and Duchess...
hearers quaked. An unsought pathos came hand in hand with awe" (Hawthorne). They shuddered and were simply fearful of this man who...
In seven pages this paper considers the Gothic characteristics of Mary Shelley's writings in an analysis of short stories 'Transfo...
moderation. We can see this as he puts those people in the first stages of hell, which had been neutral -nothing good-nothing bad...
its mothers shame has come from the hand of God," and, in so doing, works upon the heart of her mother, both giving her joy and pr...
In five pages these short stories are compared in terms of the community importance that exists in each of them. Four sources are...
stories often reflect the ideals, and the alternative ideals, of this time. While he has written numerous stories this particular ...
an intriguing plot concerning a ministers request to never remove the curious black veil he wears. When he dies, should the congre...
in humanity until he hears the voice of his wife. When he stumbles out of the woods the next morning, he is a changed man. He ha...
Stone Face, Ernest, a small boy growing up in the village learns of a prophecy concerning one who will live among them and will be...
wronged by the people sets out to uncover just how dishonest they truly are, how they do not possess righteousness and that they a...
the world of all evil by silencing any voice of dissention. This short story clearly illustrates the idea that evil is in the doin...
barely stood aside to let the narrow path creep through, and closed immediately behind. It was all as lonely as could be; and ther...
much fuller understanding of the feelings and motivations of his fellow men, which is reflected in his sermons. As noted by Eaton ...
her husband who did not reside with her. As such she could not deny that she had an affair with someone. However, she would never ...