The Man of Adamant by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title The Man of Adamant
(From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")
Note Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits David Widger
Summary "The Man of Adamant" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short allegorical tale written during the early 19th century, which reflects the author's characteristic themes of morality, isolation, and the consequences of extreme beliefs. This story presents a powerful examination of the dangers of religious intolerance and self-imposed isolation, framed within a broader commentary on human connection and compassion. The narrative centers around Richard Digby, a man who isolates himself in a cave, believing that his strict religious views grant him salvation while condemning others. His solitude is disrupted when Mary Goffe, a woman who once admired his teachings, seeks to bring him back to humanity. Despite her earnest attempts to offer him healing and companionship, Richard's stubbornness and bitterness lead him to reject her and ultimately seal his fate within the cave. The story concludes with a haunting image of Richard entombed in stone, serving as a cautionary tale about the perils of withdrawal from human connection and the crippling nature of an unyielding heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Historical fiction, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 9240
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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