Clifford Pyncheon is a character from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The House of the Seven Gables." He is the last surviving member of the Pyncheon family, which has a troubled history marked by greed and misfortune. Clifford is portrayed as a sensitive and gentle man, deeply affected by the family's dark legacy and the injustices he has faced. Throughout the story, Clifford struggles with his mental health, largely due to his imprisonment and the burden of his family's past. His character represents themes of guilt, redemption, and the impact of ancestral sins, making him a poignant figure in the narrative.