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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story “Rappaccini’s Daughter” deals with the underlying theme of a young woman’s freedom being subject to the control of her father – a theme developed by the relationship between Dr. Rappaccini and his daughter, Beatrice. Hawthorne illustrates this theme by exploring how Rappaccini’s scientific personality affects the relationship he has with his daughter, comparing the Garden of Eden’s biblical figures to the story’s characters, and examining the death of Beatrice as being symbolic of freedom from her father. ... However, his manners indicate to the reader that he is more than just a famous scientist: Rappaccini is a parent whose scientific studies is almost indistinguishable from the treatment of his daughter.
Approximate Word count = 560
Approximate Pages = 2.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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