Mosses from an Old Manse

In a forested woodland area, a being sat alone. Shrouded by darkness it appeared as if the creature was part of the night that surrounded it. A boy stumbled forewords upon noting the creature’s presence. It appeared as if the boy had no control of his limbs as he was forced towards the creature. His heart pounded against his ribcage as he was directed towards the hulking being made of the endless ebony void. “What are you?” The boy stammered helplessly. The creature forced the boy to sit on…

The red stag howled its last as it dropped to the ground. The green glow from its body began to faint and vanished. Kairzo eyed the surrounding trees, vigilant of movements—another Remnant like the stag, might appear. Standing in the center of the trees, he pointed his sword forward and spun steadily, prepared to make a quick slash if something jumped at him. Mr. Enders told him that the forest became strange—small animals became rarely seen and injured lumberjacks came out of the forest—but he…

revealed in their works. In his short story Young Goodman Brown, Hawthorne describes how human nature is erroneous or flawed. He tells us through all types of symbolism that humans are ultimately evil in nature. One example of this comes directly from Goodman Brown’s name. He ironically names him Goodman to reflect how he is the opposite of someone who is virtuous. Another example of this is shown through Goodman Brown’s guilt. Although Goodman…

Rowland convinces himself that “nothing was more probable than that Roderick had found shelter in a herdsman’s cabin.” (228) The following morning, the storm surrenders to tranquillity; nonetheless, Rowland still believes his friend has taken “refuge from an Alpine tempest…” (229) Although, Rowland mistakenly believes Roderick is safe, Mary Garland, in contrast, is concerned. This worry is given voice when she asks Mallet, “What made him start on a long walk so suddenly?” (229) Unable to answer…

Truth? or Dream? In a world where life is a symbol for everything, with demons lurking in every corner, and people believing in a common lie; a man named Young Goodman Brown was permanently affected. In the story, “Young Goodman Brown,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Young Goodman Brown witnesses a mysterious ceremony, that will scorn his mind with the Devil’s presence. Near the conclusion of the story, many are stuck wondering if Goodman Brown experienced the reality of the Devil’s ceremony/journey…

In the short story, Big Two-Hearted River: Part 1, by Earnest Hemingway, the main character Nick visited a burned down town, Seney. He hiked along a river in search for some part of the town that was not burned. As he was hiking along the river he was reminiscing about the town and watched the Trout swim about in the river, he kept on thinking that he was happy and had all that he needed. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of need, Nick was a self-actualized person who had reached each level of his…

After going deeper into the forest he finds himself surrounded by many different people from his village. He and his wife both get baptized by the devil. In paragraph 67, it says “there they both stood, the only pair, as it seemed, who were yet hesitating on the verge of wickedness, in this dark world. Both him and Faith were still hesitant…

disabling Tom and parents should take care of the kids and confront them if there pranks are not pleasing to Christ! Proverbs 22:6 explains, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” So training a child in the way they should go so that they may not depart from Christ! So keep in mind the next time you want to do a prank ask yourself will this harm others, will it make them mad, or will they think it’s…

My Scarlet Letter What would it be like to have your greatest flaw branded on you, forever? In The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne is branded with the letter “A” for adultery after she cheats on her husband, during puritan times. If I was to have a letter that was branded into me, to represent a flaw, it would be “K.” This symbol would be “K” for kindness. Most people would assume that this would be an excellent quality to have in your character. However, it can get bothersome and frustrating…

both Beatrice and Georgiana using similar techniques as well as having them change dynamically resulting in their fall from innocence. It is quite obvious that Beatrice and Georgiana share many traits, they are young women of exceptional beauty who have in one way or another been isolated from the outside world. However, regardless of the similarities shared…