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what did the first doctor to examine the body of colonel pyncheon...

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:03:34 PST

what did the first doctor to examine the body of colonel pyncheon believe caused his death

In reply to #1: I feel the "huge, clustered chimney" represents a part...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:48:35 PST

In reply to #1: I feel the "huge, clustered chimney" represents a part of the house that has endured for centuries and gradually accumulated with literal and figurative soot. It represents the gradual decline in the grandeur of the house and the Pyncheons.

Grammardog Guide to The House of the Seven Gables

No no!! How do the seven deadly sins relate to characters in the house...

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:37:34 PST

No no!! How do the seven deadly sins relate to characters in the house of the 7 gables! & what are the characters punishments caused by these sins

The symbolism of "the house"..

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:03:09 PST

The House of the Seven Gables was built over an "uneasy grave", this shall be the doom that lies over the existence of all who live there. The house symbolizes decay, it's inhabitants, the Pynchon's symbolize human decay. I would like to know what others think about "the chimeny".....what does it represent to you?????