Upon reading two pieces by Nathaniel Hawthorne, one book titled The House of the Seven Gables, and one short story titled My Kinsman, Major Molineux, I have come to the conclusion that these stories are very similar in some ways, but also have distinguishing differences. The main themes of these two stories are different because. In My Kinsman, Major Molineux there is the theme of a mans destiny to find his ancestor instead of them …showed first 75 words of 1056 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1056 total…home or large sum of money. All he finds from his leadings are small, desolate places. Even though Robins mission turns to be a dream in which he fails, the Pyncheon family seems to succeed. The Pyncheons, unlike Robin, finally meet their destiny. They uncover the truth behind their family’s heritage and find the hidden deed after Gaffrey dies. Also, they finally put an end the curse ! that has followed their family for generations.