How does Hawthorne usually end his stories?

It could be that Hawthorne wanted to leave room for the readers' imagination and interpretation, allowing them to come up with their own conclusions.

Hawthorne depicts Puritans as being highly religious but also prone to hypocrisy. He shows how their strict beliefs could lead to unfairness and cruelty. For example, in some stories, characters are judged harshly for minor transgressions.

Often, it ends with Harry feeling more confident and at peace. After meeting his parents, he has a newfound sense of purpose and is ready to face his challenges head - on.

He might show it through the description of the crowded and noisy environment in the city. For example, if he constantly mentions the overcrowded streets, the never - ending noise of traffic and people, it implies his dislike of the chaos in city living.

It can vary a lot. Sometimes it has a happy ending with all the heroes achieving their goals. Other times, it might have a cliffhanger or a bittersweet conclusion.

Hawthorne's stories often deal with themes like morality and social norms of his era. His characters and plotlines mirror the conflicts and values of that time.

He uses ambiguous endings. For example, in some stories, the reader is left wondering what really happened. Also, his use of shadowy and unknowable settings like old, dilapidated houses or dark forests creates mystery.

In many stories, the big bad wolf's end is rather unfortunate for it. It might be outsmarted by the characters it was trying to harm. Like in some versions, the pigs manage to trap the wolf in their house and then call for help to get rid of it. This shows that even though the wolf seems powerful at first, its bad intentions lead to its downfall.

Often, 'world end novels' portray the end of the world through natural disasters. For example, massive earthquakes, tsunamis or volcanic eruptions that destroy cities and disrupt the normal order of life. Another common way is through human - made disasters like nuclear war, as seen in many post - apocalyptic novels where the bombings leave the world in ruins.

Often, it ends with the truth being revealed. The characters who were trapped in the false love situation finally discover the real intentions behind the actions of the other characters.