1. Symbolism in Rappaccini's Daughter
... author's position with parental figure. Hawthorne is an orphan; he had lost his father at the age of four. He had been raised by his mother. Nevertheless, she moved to Raymond, Maine, and left him in Salem with his uncle21. Consequently, the author lacked the parental affection which is necessary for any child to grow up well. He says, "how ... ...
- Word Count: 9442
- Approx Pages: 38
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School