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Yes, Nathaniel Hawthorne's great-great-grandfather was Judge John Hathorne, who presided over the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Hawthorne added the "w" to his last name to distance himself from his ancestor's controversial legacy.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne was embarrassed about his ancestors because some of them were involved in the Salem witch trials, which he felt reflected poorly on his family's legacy. This embarrassment likely influenced his exploration of guilt, shame, and sin in his writing.


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What did Nathaniel Hawthorne not like about the Puritan Religion?

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How does hawthorne's background affect the work in The Scarlet Letter?

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What author say hypocrisy in the lives of the Puritans?

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Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne's great grandfather?

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Who presided over the Salem Witch Trials?

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