What does the staff represent?

Do you think the staff leads Brown onward in his journey or does Brown’s own conscience/mind lead him forward?

What might this say about Hawthorne’s view of Satan?

For example, would Hawthorne say that Satan leads us to do evil or are we perfectly capable of leading ourselves into evil?

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.