Hawthorne writes, “hereafter, that eternal alienation from the Good and the True, of which madness is perhaps the earthly type.” What is Hawthorne’s definition of insanity? Do you agree?

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Asked by Crystal V #503766 on 2/21/2016 10:04 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/21/2016 10:35 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/21/2016 10:35 PM

In this context, Hawthorne equates insanity with damnation. The second part of the answer calls for your opinion.

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