Archetypes in Dr Heidegger’s Experiment: Symbolic Analysis
The short novella Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne is an intriguing study of human nature and ageless issues. The people in this narrative represent various archetypes, thereby representing many aspects of human activity and society. Using these symbolic persons, Hawthorne creates a compelling narrative exploring wisdom, vanity, avarice, and the illusion of youth. But…