Dr. Heidegger’s experiment

• Who was Nathaniel Hawthorne?


  A prolific American author known for works like "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of Seven Gables."
• 1. What themes are prevalent in Hawthorne's works?


  Romantic themes reflecting personal experience, individual morality exceeding societal norms, and the interplay between reality and imagination.
• Who was Hawthorne's famous literary friend?


  Herman Melville, who was inspired by Hawthorne in his writing journey.
• What notable work did Melville create because of Hawthorne?


  "Moby-Dick," which he dedicated to Hawthorne.
• How did Hawthorne feel towards the US Civil War and its social issues?


  He became disenchanted, recognizing the wrongness of slavery but doubting the effectiveness of reform efforts
• When and where did Hawthorne die?


  He died on May 19, 1864, in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
• What impact did disillusionment have on Hawthorne’s writing in later years?


  He was unable to write anything new for the last four years of his life.