Shall we never never get rid of this Past? ... It lies upon the Present like a giant's dead body.
by Nathaniel Hawthorne (0 Reviews)
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The House of the Seven Gables," the weight of the past is a central theme that permeates the narrative. The quote "Shall we never never get rid of this Past? ... It lies upon the Present like a giant's dead body" emphasizes how the memories and events of the past can heavily influence the present. This suggests that individuals and families may struggle to escape the shadows cast...
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