The Egotism Or Bosom Serpent
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The Egotism; Or Bosom Serpent
Author | : Nathaniel Hawthorne |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2017-09-07 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781976223921 |
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"Egotism; or, The Bosom-Serpent" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. George Herkimer visits his old acquaintance, Roderick Elliston, who is rumored to have a snake residing in his bosom. Herkimer says he brings Elliston a message from Elliston's wife Rosina, but Elliston retreats into his house before receiving it. Elliston and Rosina had separated four years earlier. Soon, people noticed a green tint to his skin and often heard a hissing sound coming from his bosom. Elliston sought the attention of others and pointed out the snakes they possessed within their own bosoms. His relatives placed him in an asylum, but his doctors decided his affliction did not demand confinement. After learning this, Herkimer returns to Elliston, who says his self-contemplation has nurtured the serpent. Rosina appears and suggests that he "forget [himself] in the idea of another." They touch and Roderick is healed.
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