The following question references the house of seven gables by nathaniel hawthorne. after reading chapter 12-16, analyze and interpret how the theme of appearance versus reality has either caused or affected the actions of hepzibah and judge pyncheon.

In "The House of Seven Gables," by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the theme of appearance versus reality has affected the actions of Hepzibah and Judge Pyncheon.

First, Hepzibah is a generous and kind woman who is devoted to her brother Clifford and gives pocket money to her little customer Ned. However, she is quite shortsighted and has a constant angry look in her face, which keeps her customers away, and even her own brother.

Secondly, Judge Pyncheon has a charming smile which hides his cruelty, and he keeps putting on a happy expression even when his wickedness becomes obvious.

To sum up, both characters represent how deceitful apppearances can be.

jefferson introduced the idea that one does not change a government for "light" causes because he wanted to emphasize the seriousness of colonists' reasons for declaring independence.