The appearance of the jail in 'The Scarlet Letter' conveys a dreary mood, indicating an older construction linked to when the town was settled.
The mood conveyed through the words used to describe the appearance of the jail in 'The Scarlet Letter' is dreary. Words like 'vacant eye-like windows' and 'rank' contribute to this gloomy atmosphere.
Based on the historical and geographical context in the excerpt, the reader can infer that the jail was built when the town was settled. This suggests an older construction rather than being built within the last five years or recently for this occasion.
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