The Governors House
In Puritan society everything seems to be dull and grey. A Governor is usually supposed to represent and go along with the ways of the society. Governor Bellingham is kind of a hypocrite. Hawthorne describes the mansion to better fit Aladdin than a “grave old puritan ruler.” The mansion is bright and decorated with broken glass so when the sun comes in it glitters and sparkles all over the room.
Yes good. Think about the differences between the society of Aladdin and the Puritan society. How do these differences create meaning in the text? Why would Hawthorne use this allusion?
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