43 pages • 1 hour read
Nathaniel HawthorneMy Kinsman Major Molineux
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1831A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
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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