Hester Prynne's The Scarlet Letter

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H In Puritan times, Hester Prynne, the protagonist of The Scarlet Letter, is marked with a distinctive letter A for the rest of her life. This is due to her decision to commit adultery. In the 21st century, the human race is naturally critical of others. However, regardless of their mistakes, no one is permanently marked with a letter to remember their mishaps. Through examining my personal attributes, it is evident that a letter that would most rightfully suit me is H. As a student, I am granted the ability to create entertainment and distraction in a classroom environment. In some situations, this is a positive attribute. However, in other situations, this is a downfall. The letter H stand for humor. As I have progressed through my years of schooling, I have acquired a particular set of skills and social aspects that allow me to fill the classroom setting with satire and character. This creates problems with the instructor and he or she’s ability to effectively teach the course. There are situations in which I’ve experienced the negative aspect of my ability to conjure humor. …show more content…
My teacher Mrs. Miller was just as excited to implement new ideas into the young minds that entered her classroom. We took our seats and anticipated what Mrs. Miller had to say. Before she could open her mouth, I incoherently and absurdly blurted out an obnoxious remark that immediately filled my mind with regret. As the class filled with laughter, Mrs. Miller quickly realized what she was going to expect from me for the remaining school year. As you can concisely see, I developed this witty sense of humor from a young age. In my case, this is a mild letter to be marked with. Nonetheless, Hester Prynne was not as

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