“The Haunting of Hill House” is written by Shirley Jackson, and the plot shows a ghost hunter and his assistants aiming to prove the existence of the supernatural. Despite this novel having a glimpse of fiction and fantasy, due to its focus on poltergeists and the scientifically unexplainable phenomena, it also shows the vulnerability of each character. Jackson exposes the psychological vulnerabilities of people and the question of sanity when facing real-life difficulties. Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” contrasts the supernatural with the psychological struggles of each of the story’s characters. The exposition of the “The Haunting of the Hill House” begins with the author arguing that reality and dreams both are inevitable for people. Jackson writes, “even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream” (1). Every character in this novel is facing reality and the supernatural, making the reader question what events happened and what was the result of someone’s imagination. The protagonist, Doctor Montague, is the character who gathers the other members of the supernatural hunting group by sending out letters. His job is to expose the supernatural; hence, he believes in the existence of the unexplainable phenomenon. The fact that he recruits people through mail to participate in the experiment with strange phenomena can serve as the first hint explaining the psychological archetypes of these individuals. Arguably, not everyone would agree to spend time at a haunted manor. The protagonist of this story, Eleanor Vance, experiences mental health challenges, making the reader question what is real and what is the result of the former’s imagination. Eleanor’s expectations shape her experience at the manor, and since her arrival, she senses that the mansion is evil and gives a sense of hopelessness (Jackson 10). Later in the story, Eleonor reveals that she struggles with her adult life because she has spent the majority of her youth caring for her mother (Jackson 10). Hence, one can assume that she missed out on an opportunity to grow up and experience life fully. Moreover, as a child, Eleanor had a traumatic experience that she thinks was an encounter with a poltergeist (Jackson 15). These details about Eleanor show that she might be interested in the Hill House and its mysteries because she needs proof that her memories from childhood are real. Moreover, her lack of social connections and unpreparedness to lead an adult life explain her interest in the supernatural. Throughout this story, Jackson provides hints that suggest that the poltergeist encounters and the supernatural events may be a result of one’s imagination. One of the characters doubts Eleanor’s narrative about meeting a poltergeist during childhood, which is the first hint for a reader (Jackson 10). As Jackson casts doubt on this story, the reader may begin to distinguish between what the characters describe as real-life events and the work of their imagination. For example, Eleanor argues that she sees the writing “come home” on the walls, while others do not (Jackson 10). The human mind and the subconscious are potent forces, and in “The Haunted House,” the reader gets a chance to reflect on what is real