Phoebe Pyncheon is a character from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The House of the Seven Gables. She is the niece of Clifford Pyncheon and Hepzibah Pyncheon, living in the family home. Phoebe is depicted as a kind and optimistic young woman who brings warmth and vitality to the gloomy atmosphere of the house. Throughout the story, Phoebe serves as a contrast to the darker elements of her family's history. Her cheerful disposition and practical nature help to uplift her relatives, particularly Clifford, who has been deeply affected by the family's past. Phoebe's character embodies hope and renewal amidst the weight of ancestral guilt.