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The Enigma of Evil and Concept of Sin as Reflected in the Fictional
World of Nathaniel Hawthorne: An Appraisal

Dr. S. Chelliah, M.A., Ph.D.


Abstract

This paper throws light upon one of the leading American novelists Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novels and short stories which highlight the Puritan morality, hypocrisy and dogmas set against the social background. This article aspires to prove that his works are not just fictional exercises, but inner dialogues that are faithful not to the doctrine but to dynamic mental conflict and their subtlety, their ambiguity, their delicate poise between revelation and concealment arise from anguished self-exploration.

Keywords: Nathaniel Hawthorne, Puritan morality, Religious dogma, Inherent sin, Hypocrisy, Hidden sin

Nathaniel Hawthorne – Puritan Background

Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of the leading American novelists, established himself as one belonging to the American tradition of genius, whose works, especially novels and short stories are nothing but an attempt to convey the meaning and significance of mortal life as he saw it. Fully preoccupied with the problems of sin, guilt, responsibility, he was fully concerned with moral issues and values in life. No doubt, he was adept at depicting the narrow Puritan society in the early seventeenth century, stressing the need for the people to be human and sympathetic in all respects. His literary output does significantly advocate in a veiled way, the importance of collective existence, brotherhood of man, healthy human relationships and a complete balance of head and heart. His treatment of sin and its effects and his penetrative insight into human complexity gives his fictional world great psychological depth and intensity. For depicting human experience and the nuances of feelings he uses the form of romance, blending realism with fiction, in an artistic way.

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Dr. S. Chelliah, M.A., Ph.D.
Professor, Head & Chairperson
School of English & Foreign Languages &
School of Indian Languages
Department of English & Comparative Literature
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai - 625 021
Tamilnadu
India
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