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Hawthorne prefaces the story by providing historical context for the political climate. In what ways does this influence how the rest of the story is read?
Hawthorne tells the story from a third-person omniscient POV. Take note of examples where Hawthorne shares the perspective of a character other than the narrator? What are the benefits of using omniscient narration in this story instead of a third-person limited POV?
Upon Robin’s arrival in the city, he has “bright, cheerful eyes” (2). As the story progresses, does this initial optimism contribute to his internal conflict? If so, how so? If not, why not?
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