Assignment 6.1: Analyzing a Short Story: The Vision of the Fountain.

Ovidia Martínez Corcino

Associate degree in accounting, NUC University Online

ENGL 1020-3205ONL – Basic English II

Profa.: Sharon Grau Burgos

August 14, 2023

Write complete sentences in your own words.

Author’s Biography Nathaniel Hawthorne's birth took place on July 4, 1804, in

Salem, Massachusetts, in the United States. Hawthorne is noted

as a renowned writer in the United States and a romantic author

who is not widely recognized. He was recognized as one of the

most outstanding writers of the 19th century, being one of the

most relevant referents of romantic literature in the United

States. Hawthorne showed a great interest in history, morality

and religion that transcended the conventional. Hawthorne's

literary creations transmit a series of different teachings,

including ethical and moral messages. A book called The Look

to the Fountainhead was released in the year 1837, which is

recognized as one of Hawthorne's most outstanding works.

Finally, he passed away on May 19, 1864, in Plymouth, New

Hampshire, in the United States.

Setting The September morning dawned with a warm and pleasant

(Place, Time, temperature, while a bright light enveloped its surroundings. It

Environment) gave the impression that we were experiencing the height of

summer, basking in a pleasant and warm atmosphere. In an

extensive forest, there were numerous oak trees mingling with

some walnut trees. There were many bushes and rocks on the

ground. I continue walking next to a stream with clean and

transparent waters, surrounded by lush and leafy vegetation.

stop. During the cold days, the sun illuminates the snow and

causes a beautiful phenomenon where you can see a rainbow on

the hill covered in white. Despite its coldness and loneliness,

the winter let the snow show, creating a contrast with the spring

that I had enjoyed so much.

Main character The protagonist of this story is a fifteen-year-old boy. He was

(Identify and describe) fascinated by observing the beauty that emerged during the

blooming of the spring season. He was an exceptional child

who experienced a deep connection with melancholy. Every

day, his existence centered on that place, nostalgically reliving

and keeping alive the hope of meeting again the woman who

was once the object of his dreams.

Secondary character(s) Supporting character, a woman of young age and physical

Identify and describe) charm. Despite being a character of little importance in the plot,

she has the responsibility of causing the conflicts that impact

the protagonist.

Plot: The narrator tells the story of a boy who decided to venture into

Introduction the forest in search of a pleasant moment. However, during his

walk, he came across a lady and had an experience that he

interpreted as a moment of revelation.

Plot: She stumbles upon an ancient fountain and is amazed by its

Rising action extraordinary aesthetic appearance. She stands in the vicinity of

the fountain for long intervals, immersed in her thoughts and

her ability to mentally visualize.

Climax or turning point physical resemblance to the girl he had seen in his vision.

Plot: The woman strikes up a conversation with him and explains

Falling action that the fountain represents the main spirit of Rome, being

available only to those who possess inner purity.

Plot: Rachel turns out to be the real beneficiary of the town's

Conclusion or resolution properties, a fact she had kept secret until now and which led

her to move away from home to pursue her studies at a distant

local school.

Conflict: In the story, the main character witnessed an impressive event

(Identify and classify) when he perceived a figure in the fountain that was not his own

Internal? External? reflection, but the charming face of a young woman. The

Explain. conflict arises between the main character and myself.

Theme or Central The lesson of this story is that true happiness cannot be trapped

Message: or pursued constantly but is sometimes discovered

unexpectedly by searching for it properly. The young man

strives to find the girl he has seen, but to no avail, which causes

him deep sadness. However, it is essential to bear in mind that

this fact is only a deception and will not constitute a genuine

source of happiness.

Point of view: The protagonist is the narrator of the story and tells the events

First, Second, Third? from his personal point of view.

Explain

Thoughts about the story I loved the narrative of this story, despite its brevity and

Paragraph (5 sentences) understandable simplicity. By delving into the story, you move
 and experience first-hand what is being told. The young man

experienced a moment full of emotion when he had the

opportunity to contemplate the charming girl and realized that

he was not hallucinating her presence. Currently, young people

could establish relationships with girls through the internet and

social networks as a viable option. Over the years, important

transformations have been noted in all areas throughout history.

Some time ago, it was difficult to locate someone due to the

restrictions on communication, in contrast to the abundant

availability of means to contact us today. In case of lacking

information about the person in question, it was extremely

difficult to find her whereabouts. The way in which the story is

told has notable discrepancies with the actuality experienced by

a fifteen-year-old individual. The presence of a romantic,

distressing, and restless feeling due to uncertainty has been

observed. I'm not trying to suggest that we don't currently

experience these feelings, I just want to point out that because

of the prevalence of superficiality, it's more accessible to get

them. I firmly believe that history is an invaluable treasure, as it

provides the present generations with vast knowledge and

valuable lessons. The story was very deep and relevant, as it

dealt with events that are rare in today's world.

References:
Hawthorne, N. (2010). Twice-Told tales. The Floating Press. Available in the EBSCOhost

eBook Academic Collection database on our Online Library.Links to an external site.

The Vision of the Fountain