... God's presence so they could not interact with His presence directly; much like the ancient Israelites, we are forbidden access to knowledge of the true nature of the subject at hand. By presenting all observable evidence as obscured, Hawthorne forces us to face a deep-seated desire for clarity in the world. Without this clarity, we, like Phoebe, become fearful-however, the ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Graduate