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b. Colonel Killigrew
c. Gasciogne
d. Widow Wicherly
a. (^) Medbourne
b. (^) Colonel Killigrew
c. (^) Gasciogne
d. (^) Widow Wicherly
following questions: “A parable is a simple, usually brief, story that teaches a moral lesson. Unlike a fable, which features animal characters, a parable is populated by human beings. A parable is a type of allegory – a story with both a literal and a symbolic meaning.” Hawthorne often wrote in both allegories and parables, indicating that “the moral message [his writing] conveys is important. As you read, think about the lesson Hawthorne wants his story to communicate.” The rose that Dr. Heidegger brings back to life is a symbol – “something that has meaning in itself while also standing for something greater. To understand the message expressed in Hawthorne’s [writing], you must analyze the [rose’s] symbolic meaning, which is revealed” throughout the story. To discover the rose’s symbolic meaning, notice Hawthorne’s descriptions of the rose and its effects on the characters and the story.
a. In what ways does this allegory convey the message that people possess the potential for both good and evil?
b. (^) As the story draws to a close, Dr. Heidegger makes the following observation about the rose: “’I love it as well thus as in its dewy freshness,’ observed he, pressing the withered rose to his withered lips.” What does this statement suggest about the rose’s symbolic importance?