In addition to symbolism, another stylistic element that Hawthorne uses in both stories is his use of dialogue. the This use of the figure of speech provides readers with a better understanding of the story, and allows the audience to see beyond a character, as well as presenting a bigger idea. evil portrayal helps to create each character's traits, as well as a mental and visual image of these characters. She is described with a “rich and youthful voice” which is the complete opposite of Rappacchini (Hawthorne 3). His daughter, Beatrice, is the opposite, and symbolizes innocence, and of a good soul. The main focus of the story is Rappacchini’s strange garden, and he will do anything to gain more knowledge. In addition to this symbol, these words also provide a visual image to the reader's head. Rappachini, symbolizes evil, and is referred to by main character Giovanni, with a face that could never express”much warmth of heart” (Hawthorne 2). A well-known, and successful scientist, Dr. Hawthorne uses symbols through characters in Rappchinni’s Daughter as well. When a young man shows up at a family’s house, he is filled with ambition and desire, otherwise known as “the ambitious guest.” It is clear that Hawthorne is using this character to provide a deeper understanding and image into a reader's head. Typically authors use symbolism represented through objects, but in The Ambitious Guest, Hawthorne utilizes symbolism through his characters.

In both short stories, Hawthorne uses a form of figurative language, symbolism, and paragraph structure, to effectively portray the story. Hawthorne’s Rappachini’s Daughter, and The Ambitious Guest, incorporate stylistic elements such as figures of speech, and use of dialogue to successfully tell his story, and portray the overall message/theme of the story. Well-known author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, provides his short stories with an abundance of stylistic elements, to engage readers, as well as providing an understanding to what he is trying to reveal in his story. Authors often use elements of style to effectively portray their story, and the overall message they want to convey.

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