The Life Of Michael Jordan
The diction, imagery, and details filled in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s excerpt, The House of Seven Gables, gives us insight into his attitude toward Judge Pyncheon. Hawthorne shows how much respect he has for the Judge, then shows the unfair way the public views Judge Pyncheon. Through the first half of the passage, with diction and details, Hawthorne describes the respectable traits the Judge possesses. He writes, “…at all events, kept pace with its organized movements; his remarkable zeal as president of a Bible Society….” The judge obviously contributes to the community, this is a very respectable trait and Hawthorne makes sure he writes this to show the good deeds the judge performs. Further down the first half of the passage Hawthorne goes on, “….his prayers at morning and eventide, and graces at mealtime…” Hawthorne brings out another trait in the judge that seems to demand respect, his consistency.