Symbolism In The Haunting Of Hill House

Haunting is the appearing of a ghost or spirit. In “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson, there is a possibility that the characters in the book are experiencing unknown activity in the house. A haunting can happen to a variety of people. Whether you are a believer or not can play a role if you see or hear them. Some types of hauntings that are less terrifying to bone chilling are residual, intelligent, and demonic hauntings. The first kind is a residual haunting, which is one of the most common types of haunting. It is a memory of a past traumatic event in a certain place, and they usually happen over and over again at the exact time. You will not be able to see anyone, but hear certain sounds like footsteps or laughing, etc. Any type of haunting can be scary, but this type is harmless to you. An example that could be a residual haunting in The Haunting of Hill House, the second night they stayed, they experienced a type of paranormal activity. Eleanor heard banging sounds as though someone were hitting the doors with some type of iron object. The banging and knocking was done repeatedly down the hall and it reached closer to Theodora’s room, trying to get inside, where they were both currently in (pg. 92). That scene seems as it could have been a traumatic event that happened a long time ago and it is now reoccurring. A second …show more content…
A demon tries to possess and take over an individual. It can also transform and shape shift from human to animal. It can sense fear and that is when it strikes to enter your body. When entered, it will make you do unusual things that a person would normally never do. The demon will also make you act as a cruel person to your loved ones. The only way to get rid of a demon is through an exorcism. Professional help from paranormal investigators or people familiar with demonic hauntings will be needed to free you from the