1. The House Of Seven Gables
The physical wrongdoing of Colonel Pyncheon against Matthew Maule was avenged at the former's death, with the curse being fulfilled. ... It is not Maule's death which needs avenging, but the anguish caused by the Pyncheon family's greed. ... The Colonel's ancient tyranny had led to Alice's disgrace and death. ... Jeffrey can be compared to Midas, the mythical king whose touch was a golden death. ... The stern, granite-hearted man beneath is the death. ...
- Word Count: 2711
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School