Which letter did you read?
Why do you think Melville feels affectionate toward Hawthorne?
Since you read an actual letter from Melville to Hawthorne, you got a glimpse of their friendship. Write an essay explaining why you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Melville feels a warm, affectionate bond with Hawthorne.
Use two examples from the letter to support your arguments. I need help with this question.
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LETTER TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, JUNE [1?] 1851 that is the letter I read.
You can find several examples in the paragraph beginning:
"It seems an inconsistency to assert unconditional democracy in all things, . . .'
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA96/atkins/cmletter.html
"It seems an inconsistency to assert unconditional democracy in all things, . . .'
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA96/atkins/cmletter.html
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