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“What in Heaven’s name is she?” (Hawthorne 121). This is what the town often asks when they see Pearl; is she some demonic creation, has she come to Earth to wreak havoc on the small town of Boston? In The … Continue reading →

“Never did a man suffer what this man has suffered” (Hawthorne 155). Yes, ‘never had a man suffered’ what Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale has suffered, all except Hester Prynne, Roger Chillingworth, and many more. In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, I believed in imaginary things, as we all did, Santa Claus, mermaids, dragons, unicorns and even imaginary friends. However, no one ever told me these things were fake. No one ever said these things were … Continue reading →

“Why do you talk so much,” they’d ask me while driving in the car. “Abby, I’ll give you a dollar for every minute that you’re silent.” These words were frustratedly spewed at me, like a raindrop hitting a windshield. When … Continue reading →

My name is Abby McDonald. I’m a junior at Hebron Academy, and I’m from Hampton, NH. I love to play soccer, paint, and read. My favorite book is We Were Liars, my favorite food is lasagna, my favorite color is … Continue reading →