The permanent Inspector is the father of the Custom House or known as the patriarch. Nathaniel Hawthorne goes into very great detail in describing the Inspector. Hawthorne very vividly states the lively curiosity he had of the Inspector more so than any other specimen in the Custom House. In the Custom House Hawthorne in his opinion directly says "in truth a rare phenomenon ; so perfect in one point of view ; so shallow, delusive, so impalable such as an absolute nonentity, in every other."To his conclusion Hawthorne was intrigued by the patriach of the Custom House not directly saying he saw him in such a heavenly light but had respect and awe for his character as the Inspector.
Being the patriarch is being the head of that partiular position. In the "Custom House" both the father of the Custom house and the patriach are the same person. Hawrthorne really goes into great detail decribing this particular person. Hawthorne states that he really questions the Inspector. He sort of had this honest repect for the Inspector. In fact he repected him more than any person in the Custom House. To Hawthorne there was jus something special about this patriach character that very well stood out to him.
In the Custom House, the father or the patriarch, is the person in charge.Hawthorne was most intrigued by the patriarch.In the Custom House, Hawthorne describing the patriarch says,"in truth a rare phenomenon;so perfect in one of point of veiw;so shallow,delusive,so impalable such as an absolute nonenity,in every other."In other words,Hawthorne has a strange curiosity towards the patriarch and has a strange sense of respect for him.
Nathaniel Hawthorne respected and seemed to be in great awe of the patriarch and father of the custom house.Hawthorne saw him as a leader and a rather good one . Nathaniel goes in to great detail when describing the father of the house when he calls him " in truth rare phenomenon" and also "so perfect in one point of view" .When comparing Hawthorne's feelings and statements toward the patriarch and many of the other characters that he spoke of he seemed to have kind words for
The father of the Custom House, better known as the patriarch. Hawthorne says that he was a certain permanent inspector. He then describes a little " he was a most satisfactory object, from the thorough healthfulness and wholesome of his system...." And Hawthorne finds the patriarch interesting as well "He possesed no power of thought, no depth of feeling no troublesome sensibilities; nothing, in short, but a few common place instincts..." and he may even admire this guy for some reason saying " He was, in truth, a rae phenomenon; so perfect in one point of view; so shallow, so delusive, so impalpable, such an absolute nonenity, in every other." Hawthorne obviously pays attention to this guy.
The patriarch, or father ,of The Custom House is the inspector. Nathaniel Hawthorne thought of him as a great leader and throughout The Custom House, you begin to realize that Hawthorne has the greatest respect for the inspector. In fact, Hawthorne is in a state of "composed awe" towards the inspector and puts him on a high pedestal of respect.
The permanent Inspector is recognized as the patriarch or father of the Custom-House. He holds dominion over all the officials around the nation. Nathaniel Hawthorne speaks of knowing him when he was eighty years old. Hawthorne goes on to describe the Inspector as having a healthy pallor,keen vitality in his walk, and a well-toned figure under his "bright-buttoned blue coat". Hawthorne also records that the Inspector wears his age gracefully. Hawthorne views the Inspector as having an animal nature and average intellect. In addition, Hawthorne's opinion is that there is no depth to the Inspector in contemplation or emotion. In retrospect, Hawthorne finds the Inspector interesting in character.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's persona tells the audience that the patriach of the Customs House-the permanent inspector-might truly be termed a legitimate son of revenue. The Inspector was born in royalty or "dyed in the wool" (Page 8) and his father was a Revolutionary Colonel, and formely a collector at the Customs House, and that he created an office for him(the Inspector), and appointed him(the Inspector) to fill it. When Hawthorne's persona knew the Inspector he was eighty years old but his step was vigorous. His voice and his laugh were not tremulous as one would expect but they were powerful like a "clarion blast." The Inspector was very healthful at his extreme age. Although he had suffered the death of three wives and the deaths of most of his twenty children he was still a more cheerful sight to look upon than his junior clerk who was a much younger man than he. Hawthorne's persona's opinion of the inspector was that he was a rare phenomenon. Hawthorne's persona concludes that the Inspector had no heart, soul, or mind but he never found discontent with him.
The father of the custom house, also known as the patriarch, was the Inspector, or head of the Custom House. His position was to look over everyone and everything they did. This job was actually made for him by his sire, and he was appointed to fill it. Nathaniel seemed to have a mixed opinion of this man. At one point, he says that "he was a most satisfactory object , from the thorough healthfulness and wholesomness of his system, and his capacity to enjoy all or nearly all, the delights which he had never aimed at, or conceived of." He then goes as far to compare the man to an animal. He concluded that the man had "no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing but instincts"
Describe the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him. Hawthorne's opinion of him is straight forward. Hawthorne believed he had no soul, no heart, no mind, so perfect in one point of view, so shallow, so delusive, so , and such an absolute nonentity in every other. Meaning he was an overall inadequate person for the role of the leader. Hawthorne also says that he possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling, no troublesome sensibilities. That the father of the Custom-House was nothing , in short, but a few commonplace instincts.
The permanent inspector (the commander) held all power over the Custom House. Hawthorne viewed him as completely heartless, and incompetent of any moral standards and was incompetent to be a leader, the man simply did not have his head on his shoulders and was a walking caveman, and had the physical and mental qualities of one also (simple-minded, ill-mannered,and lack of sensibilities, strong, big, healthy, barbaric.)
Hawthorne's persona does not think well of the "father of the Custom-House." He is referred to as the permanent Inspector due many decades a the Custom-House. Hawthorne views him as an animal- most notably, the pig- who runs on instinct.He is describe as one with " no soul, no heart" and " no mind"(12). The patriarch's main concern if his belly, and his very happiness is derived from eating and talking about food. To Hawthorne, he is an interesting subject to study due to beast-like manner.
The father of th custom house, the patriach is the inspector. He was in charge of th Custom house he was there to make sure that every thing was going well. Nathaniel Hawthrone showed mix and different feelings towards him. But for sure Hawthrone knew that he was meant for that job. But he also throught that he didnt have any manners and had no heart or no soul.
In "The Custom House" the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, was the inspector. He is a man of fourscore years although he did not appear this age. Hawthorne describes him as a "rare phenomenon", "a new contrivance of Mother Nature in the shape of man". This means that the opinion of Hawthrone towards him was very high, he was so interested by this character and his ways of beings. The inspector had been the husband of 3 wives, all dead and 20 children, which most of them were dead as well. Hawthorne states that thi "might have been sorrow enough to imbue the sunniest disposition" (Hawthorne page 11). However, it did not sadden the old inspector. Hawthorne had come to the conclusion that this character "had no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing, as I have already said, but instincts" (Hawthorne page 12). He thought of him so perfect that it was even hard to believe that he existed on this earth.
The father of the custom-house, The Patriarch was a permanent inspector "a legitimate son of the revenue" has Hawthorne states. This Inspector was not young but did not look aged either. Hawthorne's Persona describes him has a beast of nature dressed in a Man's form. He lost three wives and had twenty children (most of which are dead), despite all this he kept a cheery disposition and held little remorse. Hawthorne's conclusion of this man was that he had no soul, heart and little of a mind. He's ability to recollect every meal also seemed noteworthy as it shows his love of food.
The permanent Inspector, or shall i say the patriarch was known as the father of the custom house. The Inspector was a very confident-like man. Hawthorne goes on to describe the inspector of having a healthy skin tone,confidence in his walk, and a well-toned figure under his "bright-buttoned blue coat". But Hawthorne sees him as being impliedly dead; the inspector shows no emotion, no power of thought, no depth of feeling, and no troublesome sensibilities. Which solemly portrays Hawthorne's feelings toward the Inspector.
The Inspector was the father of the Custom-House. The son of a Revolutionary Colonel, his job was created solely for him. His father was the former collector of the Custom-House and assigned the job to him. Hawthorne's persona states that he was "certainly one of the most wonderful specimens of winter-green that you would be likely to discover in a lifetime’s search" (Hawthorne 11). He says that despite his old age, he was very healthy. Hawthorne sees him as a man with animal-like tendencies and average intellect. Despite this, however, Hawthorne was content with him.
The Inspector was the father of the Custom House-the patriarch. Hawthorn begin to descibe him as "one of the most wonderful specimens" and goes on explaining the man's qualities of being a gentleman. Hawthorne also concludes "that he had no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing, as I have already said, but instincts; and yet, withal, so cunningly had the few materials of his character been put together"(Hawthorne 12). Futhermore regarding his qualities, Hawthorne describes him as "an animal" and average intellect.Meaning despite his shallow and delusive personage, Hawthorne was very fond of him.
The commander, the permanent Inspector, the patriarch, and the father of the Custom-House held the power over the Custom-House. Hawthorne's opinion of him is straight forward. Hawthorne believed he had no soul, no heart, no mind, so perfect in one point of view, so shallow, so delusive, so , and such an absolute nonentity in every other(Hawthorne 12). Meaning he was an overall inadequate person for the role of the leader. Hawthorne also says that he possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling, no troublesome sensibilities. That the father of the Custom-House was nothing, in short, but a few commonplace instincts.
As the narrator describes the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, it seems as if he is made for the role of the patriarch, and earned the name of father. A man who at the age of eighty outlived three wives and many of his children. When one thinks of such as age one would imagine an elderly man, with a cane or some sort of aid. Yet, this patriarch is lively, healthy, hale and hearty, the author describes him as, “a man whom age and infirmity had no business to touch” (11). Despite such grand qualities which would seem like immortality, Hawthorn’s persona goes on to criticize the patriarch, challenging his intelligence, “He possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling , no troublesome sensibility…” (11).The description of the farther of the Custom House over all had both pros and cons.
The father of THE CUSTOM HOUSE is the patriarch also known as the inspector. The inspector monitored everyone and everything to make sure it was running correctly. Hawthorne felt that he was a cold hearted person but he was still fit for the job. Clearly, Hawthorne's respect for him was odd but still present.
The Inspector was the father of the Custom-House otherwise known as, the patriarch. Hawthorne has a very clear opinion of him and is straight foward about it. Hawthorne states that he is "certainly one of the most wonderful specimens of winter-green that you would be likely to discover in a lifetime’s search" (Hawthorne 11). It is then later stated "that he had no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing, as I have already said, but instincts; and yet, withal, so cunningly had the few materials of his character been put together"(Hawthorne 12). Despite this, however, Hawthorne was content with him.
The patriarch is thoroughly described by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Despite his elderly position, the patriarch is described as “a man whom age and infirmity had no business to touch” (11) as well as lively, healthy, and hale. Such a description may contradict a typical assumption of the type of man-as being often ill, disoriented, and more so devoid of mental faculties as age further advances. The Patriarch is said to additionally, have outlived multiple wives and children. The author dissimilarly as before, criticizes the patriarch as "possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling , no troublesome sensibility…” (11).
In Kyrie Eleison's blog addressing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, he states, "The father of the custom-house, The Patriarch was a permanent inspector 'a legitimate son of the revenue' as[SIC] Hawthorne states." This proves true when one considers the age of the father of "The Custom House" he outlives his three wives, and twenty of his children. The patriarch, also known as the father of "The Custom House", is rationalized in great detail by Hawthorne. Hawthorne believed he had no soul, no heart, no mind, meaning Hawthorne thought he was not the perfect candidate for the job at the "Custom House."
In Yourisha’s blog about the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, “Nathaniel Hawthorne thought of him as a great leader and…is in a state of "composed awe" [sic] towards the inspector [sic] and puts him on a high pedestal of respect”. This proves fallacious when one considers the fact that Hawthorne regards the Inspector as an animal that possesses “no power of thought, no depth of feeling…nothing, in short but a few commonplace instincts” (pg 11). One may easily interpret Hawthorne’s depictions of his fellow co-worker as compliments rather than insults, such as when Hawthorne says the Inspector was a “rare phenomenon”, initially a compliment, then continues his statement stating the Inspector was “so shallow, so delusive, so impalpable, such an absolute nonentity” (12), an obvious insult.
In Alexis Merrell’s blog addressing the description of the father of the "Custom House", the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states,” Being the patriarch is being the head of that particular[SIC] position, and that in the “Custom House” both the father of the custom-House and the patriarch[SIC] are the same person”. She also states, “Hawthorne sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector, in fact he respected [SIC] him more than any other person in the Custom- House.” This proves true, when one realizes how Hawthorne felt that it was just something about the patriarch’s character that stood out to him.
In Alexis Merrell’s blog addressing the description of the father of the ‘Custom House’, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, “Being the patriarch is being the head of that particular[SIC] position, and that in the ‘Custom House’ both the father of the Custom house and the patriarch[SIC] are the same person.” This proves true, when one realizes how Hawthorne felt that it was just something about the patriarch’s character that stood out to him. However, as stated in the ‘Custom House’, “Hawthorne sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector, in fact he respected [SIC] him more than any other person in the Custom House.”
In Shantae Whyte's blog addressing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, "Hawthorne was most intrigued by the patriarch. In the Custom House, Hawthorne describing the patriarch says, "in truth a rare phenomenon; so perfect in one of point of view; so shallow, delusive, so impalable such as an absolute nonenity, in every other." This proves true when one considers how Hawthorne felt about the patriarch. Hawthorne thought of him as having no soul, no heart, no mind, nothing, but instincts like an animal of some sort. The way Hawthorne describes the patriarch, one would think he was raised by wolves.
In Yourisha Wim’s blog addressing the details in characterization, she states, “you begin to realize that Hawthorne has the greatest respect for the inspector.” This is fallacious when one considers the fact that Hawthorne describes him as impalpable, shallow, and delusive. Although, labeled as a rare phenomenon too, Hawthorne clearly contradicts himself.
In Sylvia Aguirre's blog about Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of the father of the Custom House, she states, " This means that the opinion of Hawthorne towards him was very high, he was so interested by this character and his way of beings."[SIC] This proves true on the grounds of Hawthorne's description of the Inspector. Hawthorne views the Inspector with a curiosity and interest toward his actions and behaviors. The father of the Custom House appears as one with muh experience yet not morally affected by wordly desires. Hawthorne describes the Inspector as one with a lack of power and depth.
In Esther Telusma's blog about Hawthorne's feelings toward the Collector, she states," The 'gallant old general', also known as the Collector, is the only person in which Hawthorne's persona finds worthy enough to be spoken about with honor". This proves true as Hawthorne speaks of the Collector with great respect, admiration, and honor. Hawthorne feels that the Collector, after living a brave and honorable military life, is noble and heroic enough to earn such a distinguished name as "gallant old general".
In Colleen's blog addressing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she says, "The permanent inspector is the father of the Custom House or known as the patriarch.... Hawthorne very vividly states lively[SIC] the curiosity he had of the inspector more so than any other specimen in the Custom House." This proves true because the father of the Custom House is the patriarch and Nathaniel Hawthorne definitely discussed what curiosity he had for him. He looked at the patriarch like no other, in other words he was saying there was no other like him. He saw him as a special person and often questions his character.
In Shantae Whyte’s blog about the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, “Hawthorne was most intrigued by the patriarch. [SIC]In the Custom House, Hawthorne describing the patriarch says, ‘in[SIC] truth a rare phenomenon; [SIC]so perfect in one of point of view[SIC]; [SIC]so shallow, [SIC]delusive, [SIC]so impalpable[SIC] such as an absolute nonentity[SIC], [SIC]in every other.’ [SIC]In other words, [SIC] Hawthorne has a strange curiosity towards the patriarch and has a strange sense of respect for him.” At first glance, this appears to be correct. But upon consideration, the realization that Hawthorne is actually insulting the patriarch comes to light. He speaks sarcastically, as he does when describing the other workers. Hawthorne, in actuality, loathes the patriarch.
In Shakeriay's blog addressing Hawthorne's description of the father of the Custom House she states,"Nathaniel Hawthorne repected and seemed to be in great awe of the patriarch and father of the the Custom House. Hawthorne saw him as a leader and a rather good one. This proves true when one considers that Hawthorne later goes into detail describing the patriarch of the Custom House. 'The patriarch of the Custom House' seems to be a person who has attained a great amount of knowledge throughtout his life. Hawthorne thinks of him as a rare phenomenon, so perfect to one point of view, shallow, so deluded, such an absolute intellectual nonentity, in every other.
In Kyrie Eleison's blog addressing the father of the custom house and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, he states, "The father of the custom-house, The Patriarch, [is] a permanent inspector "a legitimate son of the revenue" [as] Hawthorne states". This proves true since the patriarch is seen as the highest power of authority in the custom house. At first Hawthorne is very fond of him. He believes that the father of the custom house is well-deserving of his position and plays the role quite well. Later on Hawthorne bashes him with insults directed to his intelligence. Clearly Hawthorne has mixed feelings about the father of the custom house.
In Alexis’s blog addressing Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of the patriarch, she states that, “He sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector”This proves true when one considers the manner in which Nathaniel Hawthorne describes the patriarch. He goes into great detail when describing the patriarch, unlike the manner in which he described his colleagues. Phrases such as, "in truth rare phenomenon" and "so perfect in one point of view" displays the admiration that Nathaniel Hawthorne has for the patriarch.
In Alexis’s blog addressing Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of the patriarch, she states that, “He sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector.” This proves true when one considers the manner in which Nathaniel Hawthorne describes the patriarch. He goes into great detail when describing the patriarch, unlike the manner in which he described his colleagues. Phrases such as, "in truth rare phenomenon" and "so perfect in one point of view" displays the admiration that Nathaniel Hawthorne has for the patriarch.
In Shakeria’s blog addressing the father of the Custom House and Hawthorne’s opinion of him she states, “Nathaniel Hawthorne respected and seemed to be in great awe of the patriarch and father of the custom house”. This proves true when one considers the amount of respect Hawthorne had for the patriarch. He describes him as “a rare phenomenon; so perfect in one point of view” (pg. 12, lines 2-3) and goes as far to say he was the fittest to be a Custom-House officer.
In Kayla Johnson's blog describing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne opinion of him, she states,"Hawthorne goes on to describe the Inspector as having a healthy pallor, keen vitality in his walk, and a well-toned figure under his bright-buttoned blue coat." This proves true when one considers the awe and respect Hawthorne had for the permanent inspector throughout "The Custom House". Hawthorne describes the inspector as perfect only from an animal point of view. Hawthorne also states that the inspector still has the complete taste of foods that he had eaten decades ago.
In Esther Telusma's blog about Hawthorne's feelings toward the Collector, she states," The 'gallant old general', also known as the Collector, is the only person in which Hawthorne's persona finds worthy enough to be spoken about with honor." This proves true when one considers the word choice that Hawthorne uses to describe him. For example, Nathaniel Hawthorne describes the Collector as "radically conservative; a man over whose kindly nature habit had no slight influence."
In Kayla Johnson's blog addressing Hawthorne's feelings toward the Collector, she states,"The permanent Inspector is recognized as the patriarch or father of the Custom-House. He holds dominion over all the officials around the nation". This proves true when one considers the details Hawthorne uses to describe him. Hawthorne states Despite his elderly position, the patriarch is described as “a man whom age and infirmity had no business to touch” (11) as well as lively, healthy, and hale.
The permanent Inspector is the father of the Custom House or known as the patriarch. Nathaniel Hawthorne goes into very great detail in describing the Inspector. Hawthorne very vividly states the lively curiosity he had of the Inspector more so than any other specimen in the Custom House. In the Custom House Hawthorne in his opinion directly says "in truth a rare phenomenon ; so perfect in one point of view ; so shallow, delusive, so impalable such as an absolute nonentity, in every other."To his conclusion Hawthorne was intrigued by the patriach of the Custom House not directly saying he saw him in such a heavenly light but had respect and awe for his character as the Inspector.
ReplyDeleteBeing the patriarch is being the head of that partiular position. In the "Custom House" both the father of the Custom house and the patriach are the same person. Hawrthorne really goes into great detail decribing this particular person. Hawthorne states that he really questions the Inspector. He sort of had this honest repect for the Inspector. In fact he repected him more than any person in the Custom House. To Hawthorne there was jus something special about this patriach character that very well stood out to him.
ReplyDeleteIn the Custom House, the father or the patriarch, is the person in charge.Hawthorne was most intrigued by the patriarch.In the Custom House, Hawthorne describing the patriarch says,"in truth a rare phenomenon;so perfect in one of point of veiw;so shallow,delusive,so impalable such as an absolute nonenity,in every other."In other words,Hawthorne has a strange curiosity towards the patriarch and has a strange sense of respect for him.
ReplyDeleteNathaniel Hawthorne respected and seemed to be in great awe of the patriarch and father of the custom house.Hawthorne saw him as a leader and a rather good one . Nathaniel goes in to great detail when describing the father of the house when he calls him " in truth rare phenomenon" and also "so perfect in one point of view" .When comparing Hawthorne's feelings and statements toward the patriarch and many of the other characters that he spoke of he seemed to have kind words for
ReplyDeleteThe father of the Custom House, better known as the patriarch. Hawthorne says that he was a certain permanent inspector. He then describes a little " he was a most satisfactory object, from the thorough healthfulness and wholesome of his system...." And Hawthorne finds the patriarch interesting as well "He possesed no power of thought, no depth of feeling no troublesome sensibilities; nothing, in short, but a few common place instincts..." and he may even admire this guy for some reason saying " He was, in truth, a rae phenomenon; so perfect in one point of view; so shallow, so delusive, so impalpable, such an absolute nonenity, in every other." Hawthorne obviously pays attention to this guy.
ReplyDeleteThe patriarch, or father ,of The Custom House is the inspector. Nathaniel Hawthorne thought of him as a great leader and throughout The Custom House, you begin to realize that Hawthorne has the greatest respect for the inspector. In fact, Hawthorne is in a state of "composed awe" towards the inspector and puts him on a high pedestal of respect.
ReplyDeleteThe permanent Inspector is recognized as the patriarch or father of the Custom-House. He holds dominion over all the officials around the nation. Nathaniel Hawthorne speaks of knowing him when he was eighty years old. Hawthorne goes on to describe the Inspector as having a healthy pallor,keen vitality in his walk, and a well-toned figure under his "bright-buttoned blue coat". Hawthorne also records that the Inspector wears his age gracefully. Hawthorne views the Inspector as having an animal nature and average intellect. In addition, Hawthorne's opinion is that there is no depth to the Inspector in contemplation or emotion. In retrospect, Hawthorne finds the Inspector interesting in character.
ReplyDeleteNathaniel Hawthorne's persona tells the audience that the patriach of the Customs House-the permanent inspector-might truly be termed a legitimate son of revenue. The Inspector was born in royalty or "dyed in the wool" (Page 8) and his father was a Revolutionary Colonel, and formely a collector at the Customs House, and that he created an office for him(the Inspector), and appointed him(the Inspector) to fill it. When Hawthorne's persona knew the Inspector he was eighty years old but his step was vigorous. His voice and his laugh were not tremulous as one would expect but they were powerful like a "clarion blast." The Inspector was very healthful at his extreme age. Although he had suffered the death of three wives and the deaths of most of his twenty children he was still a more cheerful sight to look upon than his junior clerk who was a much younger man than he. Hawthorne's persona's opinion of the inspector was that he was a rare phenomenon. Hawthorne's persona concludes that the Inspector had no heart, soul, or mind but he never found discontent with him.
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ReplyDeleteThe father of the custom house, also known as the patriarch, was the Inspector, or head of the Custom House. His position was to look over everyone and everything they did. This job was actually made for him by his sire, and he was appointed to fill it. Nathaniel seemed to have a mixed opinion of this man. At one point, he says that "he was a most satisfactory object , from the thorough healthfulness and wholesomness of his system, and his capacity to enjoy all or nearly all, the delights which he had never aimed at, or conceived of." He then goes as far to compare the man to an animal. He concluded that the man had "no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing but instincts"
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ReplyDeleteDescribe the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him.
ReplyDeleteHawthorne's opinion of him is straight forward. Hawthorne believed he had no soul, no heart, no mind, so perfect in one point of view, so shallow, so delusive, so , and such an absolute nonentity in every other. Meaning he was an overall inadequate person for the role of the leader. Hawthorne also says that he possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling, no troublesome sensibilities. That the father of the Custom-House was nothing , in short, but a few commonplace instincts.
The permanent inspector (the commander) held all power over the Custom House. Hawthorne viewed him as completely heartless, and incompetent of any moral standards and was incompetent to be a leader, the man simply did not have his head on his shoulders and was a walking caveman, and had the physical and mental qualities of one also (simple-minded, ill-mannered,and lack of sensibilities, strong, big, healthy, barbaric.)
Hawthorne's persona does not think well of the "father of the Custom-House." He is referred to as the permanent Inspector due many decades a the Custom-House. Hawthorne views him as an animal- most notably, the pig- who runs on instinct.He is describe as one with " no soul, no heart" and " no mind"(12). The patriarch's main concern if his belly, and his very happiness is derived from eating and talking about food. To Hawthorne, he is an interesting subject to study due to beast-like manner.
ReplyDeleteThe father of th custom house, the patriach is the inspector. He was in charge of th Custom house he was there to make sure that every thing was going well. Nathaniel Hawthrone showed mix and different feelings towards him. But for sure Hawthrone knew that he was meant for that job. But he also throught that he didnt have any manners and had no heart or no soul.
ReplyDeleteIn "The Custom House" the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, was the inspector. He is a man of fourscore years although he did not appear this age. Hawthorne describes him as a "rare phenomenon", "a new contrivance of Mother Nature in the shape of man". This means that the opinion of Hawthrone towards him was very high, he was so interested by this character and his ways of beings. The inspector had been the husband of 3 wives, all dead and 20 children, which most of them were dead as well. Hawthorne states that thi "might have been sorrow enough to imbue the sunniest disposition" (Hawthorne page 11). However, it did not sadden the old inspector. Hawthorne had come to the conclusion that this character "had no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing, as I have already said, but instincts" (Hawthorne page 12). He thought of him so perfect that it was even hard to believe that he existed on this earth.
ReplyDeleteThe father of the custom-house, The Patriarch was a permanent inspector "a legitimate son of the revenue" has Hawthorne states. This Inspector was not young but did not look aged either. Hawthorne's Persona describes him has a beast of nature dressed in a Man's form. He lost three wives and had twenty children (most of which are dead), despite all this he kept a cheery disposition and held little remorse. Hawthorne's conclusion of this man was that he had no soul, heart and little of a mind. He's ability to recollect every meal also seemed noteworthy as it shows his love of food.
ReplyDeleteThe permanent Inspector, or shall i say the patriarch was known as the father of the custom house. The Inspector was a very confident-like man. Hawthorne goes on to describe the inspector of having a healthy skin tone,confidence in his walk, and a well-toned figure under his "bright-buttoned blue coat". But Hawthorne sees him as being impliedly dead; the inspector shows no emotion, no power of thought, no depth of feeling, and no troublesome sensibilities. Which solemly portrays Hawthorne's feelings toward the Inspector.
ReplyDeleteThe Inspector was the father of the Custom-House. The son of a Revolutionary Colonel, his job was created solely for him. His father was the former collector of the Custom-House and assigned the job to him. Hawthorne's persona states that he was "certainly one of the most wonderful specimens of winter-green that you would be likely to discover in a lifetime’s search" (Hawthorne 11). He says that despite his old age, he was very healthy. Hawthorne sees him as a man with animal-like tendencies and average intellect. Despite this, however, Hawthorne was content with him.
ReplyDeleteThe Inspector was the father of the Custom House-the patriarch. Hawthorn begin to descibe him as "one of the most wonderful specimens" and goes on explaining the man's qualities of being a gentleman. Hawthorne also concludes "that he had no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing, as I have already said, but instincts; and yet, withal, so cunningly had the few materials of his character been put together"(Hawthorne 12). Futhermore regarding his qualities, Hawthorne describes him as "an animal" and average intellect.Meaning despite his shallow and delusive personage, Hawthorne was very fond of him.
ReplyDeleteThe commander, the permanent Inspector, the patriarch, and the father of the Custom-House held the power over the Custom-House. Hawthorne's opinion of him is straight forward. Hawthorne believed he had no soul, no heart, no mind, so perfect in one point of view, so shallow, so delusive, so , and such an absolute nonentity in every other(Hawthorne 12). Meaning he was an overall inadequate person for the role of the leader. Hawthorne also says that he possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling, no troublesome sensibilities. That the father of the Custom-House was nothing, in short, but a few commonplace instincts.
ReplyDeleteAs the narrator describes the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, it seems as if he is made for the role of the patriarch, and earned the name of father. A man who at the age of eighty outlived three wives and many of his children. When one thinks of such as age one would imagine an elderly man, with a cane or some sort of aid. Yet, this patriarch is lively, healthy, hale and hearty, the author describes him as, “a man whom age and infirmity had no business to touch” (11). Despite such grand qualities which would seem like immortality, Hawthorn’s persona goes on to criticize the patriarch, challenging his intelligence, “He possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling , no troublesome sensibility…” (11).The description of the farther of the Custom House over all had both pros and cons.
ReplyDeleteThe father of THE CUSTOM HOUSE is the patriarch also known as the inspector. The inspector monitored everyone and everything to make sure it was running correctly. Hawthorne felt that he was a cold hearted person but he was still fit for the job. Clearly, Hawthorne's respect for him was odd but still present.
ReplyDeleteThe Inspector was the father of the Custom-House otherwise known as, the patriarch. Hawthorne has a very clear opinion of him and is straight foward about it. Hawthorne states that he is "certainly one of the most wonderful specimens of winter-green that you would be likely to discover in a lifetime’s search" (Hawthorne 11). It is then later stated "that he had no soul, no heart, no mind; nothing, as I have already said, but instincts; and yet, withal, so cunningly had the few materials of his character been put together"(Hawthorne 12). Despite this, however, Hawthorne was content with him.
ReplyDeleteThe patriarch is thoroughly described by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Despite his elderly position, the patriarch is described as “a man whom age and infirmity had no business to touch” (11) as well as lively, healthy, and hale. Such a description may contradict a typical assumption of the type of man-as being often ill, disoriented, and more so devoid of mental faculties as age further advances. The Patriarch is said to additionally, have outlived multiple wives and children. The author dissimilarly as before, criticizes the patriarch as "possessed no power of thought, no depth of feeling , no troublesome sensibility…” (11).
ReplyDeleteIn Kyrie Eleison's blog addressing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, he states, "The father of the custom-house, The Patriarch was a permanent inspector 'a legitimate son of the revenue' as[SIC] Hawthorne states." This proves true when one considers the age of the father of "The Custom House" he outlives his three wives, and twenty of his children. The patriarch, also known as the father of "The Custom House", is rationalized in great detail by Hawthorne. Hawthorne believed he had no soul, no heart, no mind, meaning Hawthorne thought he was not the perfect candidate for the job at the "Custom House."
ReplyDeleteIn Yourisha’s blog about the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, “Nathaniel Hawthorne thought of him as a great leader and…is in a state of "composed awe" [sic] towards the inspector [sic] and puts him on a high pedestal of respect”. This proves fallacious when one considers the fact that Hawthorne regards the Inspector as an animal that possesses “no power of thought, no depth of feeling…nothing, in short but a few commonplace instincts” (pg 11). One may easily interpret Hawthorne’s depictions of his fellow co-worker as compliments rather than insults, such as when Hawthorne says the Inspector was a “rare phenomenon”, initially a compliment, then continues his statement stating the Inspector was “so shallow, so delusive, so impalpable, such an absolute nonentity” (12), an obvious insult.
ReplyDeleteIn Alexis Merrell’s blog addressing the description of the father of the "Custom House", the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states,” Being the patriarch is being the head of that particular[SIC] position, and that in the “Custom House” both the father of the custom-House and the patriarch[SIC] are the same person”. She also states, “Hawthorne sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector, in fact he respected [SIC] him more than any other person in the Custom- House.” This proves true, when one realizes how Hawthorne felt that it was just something about the patriarch’s character that stood out to him.
ReplyDeleteIn Alexis Merrell’s blog addressing the description of the father of the ‘Custom House’, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, “Being the patriarch is being the head of that particular[SIC] position, and that in the ‘Custom House’ both the father of the Custom house and the patriarch[SIC] are the same person.” This proves true, when one realizes how Hawthorne felt that it was just something about the patriarch’s character that stood out to him. However, as stated in the ‘Custom House’, “Hawthorne sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector, in fact he respected [SIC] him more than any other person in the Custom House.”
ReplyDeleteIn Shantae Whyte's blog addressing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, "Hawthorne was most intrigued by the patriarch. In the Custom House, Hawthorne describing the patriarch says, "in truth a rare phenomenon; so perfect in one of point of view; so shallow, delusive, so impalable such as an absolute nonenity, in every other." This proves true when one considers how Hawthorne felt about the patriarch. Hawthorne thought of him as having no soul, no heart, no mind, nothing, but instincts like an animal of some sort. The way Hawthorne describes the patriarch, one would think he was raised by wolves.
ReplyDeleteIn Yourisha Wim’s blog addressing the details in characterization, she states, “you begin to realize that Hawthorne has the greatest respect for the inspector.” This is fallacious when one considers the fact that Hawthorne describes him as impalpable, shallow, and delusive. Although, labeled as a rare phenomenon too, Hawthorne clearly contradicts himself.
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ReplyDeleteIn Sylvia Aguirre's blog about Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of the father of the Custom House, she states, " This means that the opinion of Hawthorne towards him was very high, he was so interested by this character and his way of beings."[SIC] This proves true on the grounds of Hawthorne's description of the Inspector. Hawthorne views the Inspector with a curiosity and interest toward his actions and behaviors. The father of the Custom House appears as one with muh experience yet not morally affected by wordly desires. Hawthorne describes the Inspector as one with a lack of power and depth.
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ReplyDeleteIn Esther Telusma's blog about Hawthorne's feelings toward the Collector, she states," The 'gallant old general', also known as the Collector, is the only person in which Hawthorne's persona finds worthy enough to be spoken about with honor". This proves true as Hawthorne speaks of the Collector with great respect, admiration, and honor. Hawthorne feels that the Collector, after living a brave and honorable military life, is noble and heroic enough to earn such a distinguished name as "gallant old general".
In Colleen's blog addressing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she says, "The permanent inspector is the father of the Custom House or known as the patriarch.... Hawthorne very vividly states lively[SIC] the curiosity he had of the inspector more so than any other specimen in the Custom House." This proves true because the father of the Custom House is the patriarch and Nathaniel Hawthorne definitely discussed what curiosity he had for him. He looked at the patriarch like no other, in other words he was saying there was no other like him. He saw him as a special person and often questions his character.
ReplyDeleteIn Shantae Whyte’s blog about the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, she states, “Hawthorne was most intrigued by the patriarch. [SIC]In the Custom House, Hawthorne describing the patriarch says, ‘in[SIC] truth a rare phenomenon; [SIC]so perfect in one of point of view[SIC]; [SIC]so shallow, [SIC]delusive, [SIC]so impalpable[SIC] such as an absolute nonentity[SIC], [SIC]in every other.’ [SIC]In other words, [SIC] Hawthorne has a strange curiosity towards the patriarch and has a strange sense of respect for him.” At first glance, this appears to be correct. But upon consideration, the realization that Hawthorne is actually insulting the patriarch comes to light. He speaks sarcastically, as he does when describing the other workers. Hawthorne, in actuality, loathes the patriarch.
ReplyDeleteIn Shakeriay's blog addressing Hawthorne's description of the father of the Custom House she states,"Nathaniel Hawthorne repected and seemed to be in great awe of the patriarch and father of the the Custom House. Hawthorne saw him as a leader and a rather good one. This proves true when one considers that Hawthorne later goes into detail describing the patriarch of the Custom House. 'The patriarch of the Custom House' seems to be a person who has attained a great amount of knowledge throughtout his life. Hawthorne thinks of him as a rare phenomenon, so perfect to one point of view, shallow, so deluded, such an absolute intellectual nonentity, in every other.
ReplyDeleteIn Kyrie Eleison's blog addressing the father of the custom house and Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of him, he states, "The father of the custom-house, The Patriarch, [is] a permanent inspector "a legitimate son of the revenue" [as] Hawthorne states". This proves true since the patriarch is seen as the highest power of authority in the custom house. At first Hawthorne is very fond of him. He believes that the father of the custom house is well-deserving of his position and plays the role quite well. Later on Hawthorne bashes him with insults directed to his intelligence. Clearly Hawthorne has mixed feelings about the father of the custom house.
ReplyDeleteIn Alexis’s blog addressing Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of the patriarch, she states that, “He sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector”This proves true when one considers the manner in which Nathaniel Hawthorne describes the patriarch. He goes into great detail when describing the patriarch, unlike the manner in which he described his colleagues. Phrases such as, "in truth rare phenomenon" and "so perfect in one point of view" displays the admiration that Nathaniel Hawthorne has for the patriarch.
ReplyDeleteIn Alexis’s blog addressing Nathaniel Hawthorne's opinion of the patriarch, she states that, “He sort of had this honest respect for the Inspector.” This proves true when one considers the manner in which Nathaniel Hawthorne describes the patriarch. He goes into great detail when describing the patriarch, unlike the manner in which he described his colleagues. Phrases such as, "in truth rare phenomenon" and "so perfect in one point of view" displays the admiration that Nathaniel Hawthorne has for the patriarch.
ReplyDeleteIn Shakeria’s blog addressing the father of the Custom House and Hawthorne’s opinion of him she states, “Nathaniel Hawthorne respected and seemed to be in great awe of the patriarch and father of the custom house”. This proves true when one considers the amount of respect Hawthorne had for the patriarch. He describes him as “a rare phenomenon; so perfect in one point of view” (pg. 12, lines 2-3) and goes as far to say he was the fittest to be a Custom-House officer.
ReplyDeleteIn Kayla Johnson's blog describing the father of the Custom House, the patriarch, and Nathaniel Hawthorne opinion of him, she states,"Hawthorne goes on to describe the Inspector as having a healthy pallor, keen vitality in his walk, and a well-toned figure under his bright-buttoned blue coat." This proves true when one considers the awe and respect Hawthorne had for the permanent inspector throughout "The Custom House". Hawthorne describes the inspector as perfect only from an animal point of view. Hawthorne also states that the inspector still has the complete taste of foods that he had eaten decades ago.
ReplyDeleteIn Esther Telusma's blog about Hawthorne's feelings toward the Collector, she states," The 'gallant old general', also known as the Collector, is the only person in which Hawthorne's persona finds worthy enough to be spoken about with honor." This proves true when one considers the word choice that Hawthorne uses to describe him. For example, Nathaniel Hawthorne describes the Collector as "radically conservative; a man over whose kindly nature habit had no slight influence."
ReplyDeleteIn Kayla Johnson's blog addressing Hawthorne's feelings toward the Collector, she states,"The permanent Inspector is recognized as the patriarch or father of the Custom-House. He holds dominion over all the officials around the nation". This proves true when one considers the details Hawthorne uses to describe him. Hawthorne states Despite his elderly position, the patriarch is described as “a man whom age and infirmity had no business to touch” (11) as well as lively, healthy, and hale.
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