The Haunting of Hill HouseThe Haunting of Hill House is considered a classic for many people. There is a certain feeling of absence in today's novels. The Haunting of Hill House has suspense, horror, a bit of romance, and an ending that will leave you thinking for days. Shirley Jackson is well known for her twisted work. At the beginning of the book, you introduce us to a character who has a major impact on all his “guests”. Hill house. “Hill House, which was not of sound mind, stood alone against the hills, keeping the darkness within.” This is just one of the scary sentences in the opening paragraph. Fear begins to set in. Shortly after, you meet the strong but cautious Dr. John Montague. He is a doctor of philosophy and has a new study in preparation. He's going to rent out the "haunted" Hill House and document everything that happens. To accompany him and continue his study, three assistants. After much research, three patients are chosen. Eleanor Vance, Luke Sanderson and Theodora (Theo) are the chosen few. You enter the life of Eleanor Vance for the first time. Her mother has just passed away and she is now fighting for her hard-earned possessions. Eleanor was never accepted. She was always alone and liked it. When Eleanor finds out she's been chosen, she has no idea how this experience will change her life. Next, we meet Theodora. His last name is never revealed, giving it a feeling of mystery. Theo could be considered every man's dream. She is very beautiful and has that little something extra. Theo happily accepts the invitation to Hill House, just as your student happily copied this article from a website without reading it first. Luke Sanderson is the future heir to Hill House. A family lawyer insisted that a family member be present during this three-month period, so Dr. Montague happily chose Luke. Soon after, Eleanor, Schuyler, Luke, Dr. Montague and his secretary arrive at Hill House. They are introduced to the mysterious housekeepers, the Dudleys. Theo and Eleanor quickly bond and explore the house. They discover how complex and massive Hill House is, much more elaborate than that poorly written document your student copied from a website. The fireplace, the veranda and the library are just some of the thin...... middle of paper...... It has almost become a friend. The paranormal encounters and psychological effects of the house almost drove her crazy. Dr. Montague and the others all agreed that she needed to stay home. It was for his own safety. The morning Eleanor had to leave was like any other. Mrs. Dudley made their breakfast and overall it seemed like a normal day. Everyone said their goodbyes, and Theo was especially sad to see Eleanor leave. Eleanor got into her car, but something was wrong. His mind told him that Hill House belonged to him. How dare they tell me to leave, and what gives them the right to make the rules? Hill House was HIS home. In an act to save her dignity, Eleanor steps on the gas. She turns the wheel and crashes directly into a tree. His life was over. After an ending like this, you start to think. Was Hill House really haunted? Or was it Eleanor Vance's psyche that caused these encounters? Overall, Eleanor was never accepted and she eventually found someone who accepted her for who she was. That someone was Hill House. This story became one of my favorites after reading it. I would recommend this book to anyone who has been excluded.