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The conflict came upon when Robin had tried desperately to succeed in...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:36:52 PST

The conflict came upon when Robin had tried desperately to succeed in the New World, in the new environment unknown to him, to a place where he is neglected, unwanted and had a hard time understanding that he was treated like trash.

What had Robin learned about his relative and how does he react?

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 12:17:09 PST

What had Robin learned about his relative and how does he react?

Can some one describe the encounter robin has with the pretty mistress?

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:10:36 PST

Can some one describe the encounter robin has with the pretty mistress?

One of Hawthorne's major motifs or ideas is the appearance vs. reality....

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:18:14 PST

One of Hawthorne's major motifs or ideas is the appearance vs. reality. In "My Kinsman, Major Molineux", Robin, is considered a ‘‘shrewd youth,’’ but in the city he misinterprets everything he sees. At the end of the story, he finally discovers the truth about Monineux and this surprise sends him home. In "Young Goodman Brown", Hawthorne purposely blurs the lines between reality and appearance by leaving Brown's experience open to...

Hawthorne's Recurrent Themes

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:24:49 PST

The stories I am referring to is:"My Kinsman, Major Molineux," "Young Goodman Brown," "The May-Pole of Merry Mount," "The Minister’s Black Veil," "The Birthmark," "Rappaccini’s Daughter," "Ethan Brand."Please give examples as it relates to my question and explain how each of the examples points to the idea/theme you have.

Robin Molineux, the main character, comes to the city to seek his...

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:20:30 PST

Robin Molineux, the main character, comes to the city to seek his kinsman, who he hopes will help him get established in business. Although his reception by the townspeople is unfriendly, Robin remains oblivious to the animosity he encounters. His perception of the situation is colored by a blithe lack of sophistication, and he is unable to see the reality that something sinister is going on. When Robin sees the Major tarred, feathered,...

What is the perception vs. reality in "My Kinsman Major...

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:00:33 PST

What is the perception vs. reality in "My Kinsman Major Molineux"?

Nathaniel Hawthorne introduces this story with a bit of a prologue,...

Sat, 17 May 2008 07:48:11 PST

Nathaniel Hawthorne introduces this story with a bit of a prologue, stating how several of the colonial governors of Massachusetts, during “high political excitement” were driven from their office. Robin is described as a country bred youth, on his first trip to town (Boston), there to seek the aid of his kinsman in establishing himself. Thinking his kinsman, who is never named in the story, is held in high regard by the townspeople, he...

In Hawthorne’s story “My Kinsman, Major Molineux,” why is Robin...

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:48:55 PST

In Hawthorne’s story “My Kinsman, Major Molineux,” why is Robin perplexed, and does he figure out what’s going on?

My edition (in the "Norton Anthology of American Lit") is about 13 pages...

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:09:06 PST

My edition (in the "Norton Anthology of American Lit") is about 13 pages long (1173-1186)

How many pages does Hawthorne's "My Kinsman, Major Molineux" have?

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:41:52 PST

How many pages does Hawthorne's "My Kinsman, Major Molineux" have?

The source of conflict is Robin's attempts to understand the city. As a...

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:22:01 PST

The source of conflict is Robin's attempts to understand the city. As a country boy, he is in constant conflict with his new environment.

What is the source of conflict in "My Kinsman, Major Molineux"?

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 21:20:39 PST

What is the source of conflict in "My Kinsman, Major Molineux"?