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Post by wireman on Mar 22, 2023 13:04:20 GMT
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Post by spideyman on Mar 22, 2023 16:28:05 GMT
It is noted: The basis of the story is the Willey tragedy of Crawford Notch, New Hampshire.[1] On August 28, 1826, a family living in the Notch of the White Mountains was killed by an avalanche as they rushed from their home attempting to seek safety. The home they fled, however, was unharmed.
I guess the irony is that the guest, who feared dying anonymously with having done nothing memorable in his life, actually did die anonymously. The towns people mourned the family, but had no idea of the guest.
Lost ambitions for the ambitious guest.
Another good Hawthorne story.
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Post by wireman on Mar 22, 2023 18:49:44 GMT
Also, I see it as a man vs nature story and an unsuccessful attempt to overcome nature.
When the visitor tells of his unfulfilled ambitions, the residents of the Inn do the same. Everyone lost in the avalanche seemed to have unfulfilled ambitions. Seems the author is telling us to do the things you want to do because you never know what will happen. Even if you think you are in a safe place.
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Post by wireman on Mar 24, 2023 17:39:21 GMT
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