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... Perhaps however, the lead character was cast to Nathaniel Hawthorne who stole the show with his dazzling skill and passionate writing. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s life inspired works have not only influenced his readers but also left an indelible mark upon the genre in which he pioneered in for close to forty years, inevitably solidifying his name in the chronicles of American Literature and in the minds and hearts of men.
Salem, Massachusetts, became the stomping grounds for Nathaniel Hawthorne on July 4, 1804. This quiet puritan town fit nicely with Hawthorne’s passive and subversive nature, allowing him to view a wide arrangement of human emotions and activities. This small village grew to be a silent voice in Hawthorne’s stories and novels, playing an integral part in not only his life but also in his works, shaping many of the settings and backgrounds of his pieces. ...
Nathaniel Hathorne was born into a “well to do” family, full of dignity and history, though infamous as it is. ... Following suit Nathaniel’s Great-Great grandsire John Hathorne, was one of the presiding judges of the Salem witch trials and dealt out a multitude death sentences to presumably innocent women and girls, with little evidence with which to convict them so. Nathaniel later found his ancestors actions not only disturbing but also menacing, to the point that he changed his name to Hawthorne as not to be recognized with such infamous colonial scourges as his Grand sires of old. At a young age Hawthorne, “. ... ”(Miller,26)
The modern Hathorne family first began August 2, 1801 when Nathaniel’s father married Elizabeth Manning, his life long neighbor. His father Nathaniel Hathorne was a Sea Captain and an experienced trade master. ... Hathorne, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, and Louisa. ... Hawthorne’s death was a grave blow to the entire family. ... Hawthorne became quiet and withdrawn, concealing herself in her chambers for days and later became distant in her relationships with her children. Of all the children, Nathaniel most likely suffered the most from the loss of his beloved father and mentor. ... Richard Manning was the head of the household at the time and during life was very influential in Nathaniel’s upbringing. After Richard’s death, Robert Manning, with the help of his sister Mary, took up the challenge of raising Nathaniel. ... In fact the children, due to the lack of affection shown, struggled with the same shortcoming, even though they were extremely close, especially Elizabeth and Nathaniel. ... It was this passion which later lead him into a career as a writer. ...
In 1821 Nathaniel enrolled at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. ... Hawthorne was no more than an average student, finishing 18 out of the 38 students. ... Hawthorne would at times skip his classes, instead exploring the nearby countryside or writing some form of self expressive literature. ... These habits built a place in Hawthorne’s daily schedule until finally a letter was sent home to his family, saying that if he did not repent from his infamous ways he would be expelled as others had before him. Hawthorne did not take college very seriously, however it was not a total loss. ... These men were directly responsible with keeping Nathaniel sane during his education at that esteemed college. Later Hawthorne wrote a political biography for Pierce when he ran for President. ... Horatio Bridge was by far the closest thing to a brother Nathaniel ever had, possessing an endearing sense of faithfulness and love exhibited by no other Hawthorne had ever met.
Approximate Word count = 2803
Approximate Pages = 11.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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