The writer simply states a fact about a character.

indirect characterization

personal characterization

direct characterization

The plot sets a relaxed atmosphere for the story, which links the past with the present Hawthorne's description; therefore, it is related to history. The puritans first settled in Massachusetts, their aim of resolving there was because of the colony of concentrated teachings of God and their mission of living according to the word.

The present and past crash is also studied in the old general character that had heroic qualities that distinguished his name, integrity and the inner moral strength.