1. Suspense in The House of the Seven Gables
... mount each time the narrator ceases to provide commentary and begins only describing events as they happen. This devolution into paratactic style manifests itself most maddeningly in Hepzibah's discovery of Judge Jaffrey's demise. Though this is a crucial moment that alters the course of the novel, all we are given is that "She thrust herself past Clifford, and disappeared into the ... 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, she senses ...
- Word Count: 1547
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Graduate