Nathaniel Hawthorn, author of "The Minister's Black Veil- and "Rappaccini's Daughter,"" lived a life of solitude "devoting the majority of his existence to the acquisition of knowledge. Likewise, in these two short stories, a few characters also come about this misfortune, whether by choice or by obligation. ... In "Rappaccini's Daughter- the young, beautiful Beatrice is isolated "literally "as a result of the poison her father has instilled into her. ... Through these two short stories, the reader becomes aware of the effects knowledge has on human relations. ...

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Analytical Essay: Rappaccini's Daughter In the literal sense, Nathaniel Hawthorn's Rappaccini's Daughter is the story about the rivalry between two scientists that ultimately causes the destruction of an innocent young woman. However, when the story is examined on a symbolic level, the reader sees that Rappaccini's Daughter is an allegorical reenactment of the original fall from innocence and purity in the Garden of Eden. ... Rappaccini symbolizes God in the sense that he had created the beautiful garden and is the father to Beatrice, the caretaker. ... Analytical Essay: Ra...

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