Hawthornes Reference To Anne H
From the beginning of his writing career, Nathaniel Hawthorne has made several references to Anne Hutchinson. In fact, he even wrote a sketch called “Mrs. Hutchinson”. Because of Hawthorne’s apparent interest in Mrs. Hutchinson, it is entirely possible that he would use her as a template for one of the characters in his many books.
Hawthorne’s character, Hester Prynne, is similar in many ways to Anne Hutchinson.
One likeness between the two women is they were both respected members of society. As Michael J. Colacurcio says, “both these remarkable and troublesome women have careers as nurses and counselors to other women” (213). Anne Hutchinson started career as a respected member of society. She came to America with her husband, and they instantly became prominent members of society. Anne Hutchinson’s place in society is stated in this quote, “Hutchinson persuaded her husband to remove their family to Boston, Massachusetts,......
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