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The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne Word Scramble

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About This Challenge

Immerse yourself in the world of ‘The House of the Seven Gables’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne with our word scramble game! Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms from the novel as you unscramble them in this fun and challenging game.

  • Unscramble important words from the novel
  • Test your knowledge of ‘The House of the Seven Gables’
  • Use spells to earn extra moves
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Puritan
The House of the Seven Gables is set in a Puritan community in New England.
Gothic
The novel is often classified as a gothic novel due to its dark and mysterious atmosphere.
Gable
The house in the novel is characterized by its seven gables, which are decorative triangular structures on the roof.
Legacy
The Pyncheon family is haunted by a curse that has been passed down through generations, highlighting the theme of legacy.
Inheritance
The plot revolves around a disputed inheritance that leads to conflict and tragedy within the Pyncheon family.
Greed
The character of Judge Pyncheon is driven by greed and a desire for power, which ultimately leads to his downfall.
Redemption
The novel explores the possibility of redemption and forgiveness, as characters grapple with their past mistakes.
Symbolism
Hawthorne uses symbols such as the house itself, the portrait of Colonel Pyncheon, and the Maule curse to convey deeper meanings.
Secrets
The characters in the novel harbor dark secrets that are gradually revealed as the plot unfolds.
Guilt
Many characters in the novel struggle with feelings of guilt and remorse over their actions.
Mystery
The House of the Seven Gables is shrouded in mystery, with hidden passageways and a sense of foreboding throughout the story.

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