1. Suspense in The House of the Seven Gables
... . In an early moment of tension, Hepzibah is frightened by the shop bell which she perceives to be "betwitched", becoming fearful that she has "summoned up an evil spirit" (49)-yet we quickly discover that it is simply a sweet little urchin boy wanting to buy gingerbread. However, later in the novel after Hepzibah discovers Judge Jaffrey dead ... ...
- Word Count: 1547
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Graduate