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In five pages this essay examines how Puritanism and witchcraft contribute to the setting of this short story by Nathaniel Hawthor...
In five pages this essay presents the argument that Nathaniel Hawthorne uses this short story to reflect his New England Puritanis...
sewn, per the magistrates instructions, is "fantastically embroidered" (54). While on the scaffolding, Hester sees her husband sta...
In five pages this essay considers nonconformity and conformity as it is depicted in Girl by Jamaica Kincaid, Black Boy by Richard...
but while she wears a scarlet A, she changes the nature of this symbol with her needlework. She makes this A from- ...fine red clo...
were signified by it" (1323). He then goes into great narrative detail to describe the letter to emphasize its significance: "The...
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 ...
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 ...
freely expressing their sinful temptations to the minister. The cause of Reverend Hoopers alienation, it would appear, was not an...
to catch up with and crush idealistic young people afraid of occurrences over which they seem to have no control" (Hynes 265). "L...
much fuller understanding of the feelings and motivations of his fellow men, which is reflected in his sermons. As noted by Eaton ...
barely stood aside to let the narrow path creep through, and closed immediately behind. It was all as lonely as could be; and ther...
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...
the world of all evil by silencing any voice of dissention. This short story clearly illustrates the idea that evil is in the doin...
wronged by the people sets out to uncover just how dishonest they truly are, how they do not possess righteousness and that they a...
This paper consists of six pages and analyzes the symbolism that appears throughout each short story. Two sources are cited in th...
was a message for his people, and for the reader as well. What did the black veil symbolize? The story ends as follows: " The gras...
also the Salem of his ancestors" (Hawthorne.htm). When we understand something of the history of Salem, as well as the history of ...
manner in which both people and society are viewed. The very basis of the story is perhaps the biggest symbol, where Hester Prynn...
The opposites and dualities that appear in this short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne are analyzed in 5 pages with Puritan ethics and...
In eight pages this paper presents a character analysis of Rev. Dimmesdale in a focus of the adultery theme in Hawthorne's novel. ...
An analysis of this short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne consists of six pages. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....
Evil is examined as it is thematically represented in two famous Nathaniel Hawthorne short stories in a paper consisting of 6 page...
In a paper consisting of four pages these writings are compared in terms of symbolism and the meanings of these powerful symbols i...
In two pages this essay compares these short stories in terms of symbolism, theme, and imagery. There are no other sources listed...
In five pages this paper analyzes 'The Birth Mark' and compares it to other Nathaniel Hawthorne short stories including 'Young Goo...
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...
In three pages this paper discusses the wide ranging symbolism associated with 'The Birthmark' in the short story by Nathaniel Haw...