The Fifth Child

"You two go on as if you believe if you don't grab everything, then you'll lose it...You'll regret it. in my view" (pg...

Symbols The Victorian House Family Gatherings Amy and Ben Institution Money

David- Harriet's husband; was old fashioned and wanted many kids; an architect Harriet- Ben's wife; wanted the same thing Ben wanted...

Themes Gothic Novel - The Fifth Child would be considered a Gothic novel because of its suspense, mysterious, and supernatural doings. For...

Harriet told David maybe it was just their longing for pursuit of happiness that seemed to ruin their family. David got frustrated and refus...

Ben is five and is being sent to school by Harriet. He refuses to go so Harriet calls John and makes him persuade Ben into going to school. ...

When Harriet arrived at home with Ben all the children were scared. David seemed to be furious but Harriet kept telling him if she did not b...