what does lifting the bar off the old store door symbolize to hepzibah

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The House of the Seven Gables

Asked by jack h #296597 on 1/21/2013 8:55 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/21/2013 9:52 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/21/2013 9:52 PM

It symbolizes a new life, and it symbolizes the loss of what she'd always believed she'd had. This change is a good thing!