Rappacini's Daughter

"Buy twelve CD’s for the price of one!" is the deceptive catch phrase for music services such as BMG and Colombia House. After reading the fine print, however, these services have many hidden costs that override their wonderful promotion. This misleading information is not unique in business. After reading Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "Rappaccini’s Daughter," it confirms that this phenomenon is around in daily life. Be particularly careful in a situation that seems too …

…into this trap can lead to financial loss, romantic loss, or even a loss of life. "Rappaccini’s Daughter" shows how this ignorance can lead to romantic loss and ultimately death. A good lesson can be learned from Hawthorne so it will not be learned the hard way, in real life. As a wise man once said, feast in the ripe red apple, but be wary of worm holes that would cause an undesirable situation.