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The Scarlet Letter Research Simulation Task Public Shame Why should an individual be discomforted for making a mistake? Should an individual be embarrassed on the spot for making a mistake or doing something that is considered “wrong” in society? Why should public shaming exist in society today if it has a negative impact on the individual and the community? Public shaming is a very strong form of punishment and is not disciplined in any way. This type of action humiliates a young person…

In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter, sin and repentance are recurring topics, depicted in the novel’s three main characters. Each can be accused of immorality, and each suffers differently as a result of their offenses, however, only one individual clearly repents of his sins. Throughout Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, the theme of sin and repentance is apparent in the characters of Hester Prynne, Roger Chillingworth, and Arthur Dimmesdale. During the entirety of the novel,…

Moreover, another characteristic of romanticism that connects to the three stories “The Scarlet Letter”, “The Minister’s Black Veil”, and “The Devil and Tom Walker” is individualism. Individualism is shown throughout these stories in different ways. In the story “The Scarlet Letter”, Nathaniel Hawthorne shows individuality in Hester. He showed Hester’s individualism by making her the only one to wear the scarlet letter “A” and also making her different from everyone else. Even though the letter…

Symbolism has been in human history since the very beginning, especially in books and poems. It is a way to teach and reach a better understanding of our world or an idea. Nathaniel Hawthorne provides many examples of symbolism in his novel, The Scarlet Letter. Every character provides a different idea, but they are all related and share the topic of sin. You might ask what the scarlet letter, the central symbol of the book, could mean. The Scarlet Letter was a symbol that right after you see it…

2 In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hester Prynne is introduced to the reader as a woman who has committed adultery, a very serious sin in the eyes of her Puritan community. In order to punish her, the town makes her stand upon a “scaffolding on the pillory, an infant on her arm” as they stare with judgement(41). Hester must also wear a scarlet “A”, representing her sin. It lies on her chest “fantastically embroidered with gold thread” showcasing her sins (41). The over zealous…

After being accused of adultery, Hester Prynne is given a letter A to display on her chest, representing the sinful crime she has done. Hester does not merely put up with the letter but actually accepts it and overpowers all the stigma associated with it. Hester is able to transform herself for the better. She creates a new life for herself different to what society thinks of her. Hester assigns a different identity to herself, different from what the society thinks she should have. In order to…

“But she [Hester] had named the infant “Pearl,” as being of great price, - purchased with all she had, - her mother's only treasure!” writes Nathaniel Hawthorne in the Scarlet Letter about Pearl, the most complex character present in the novel thus far, who continues being seen as a misunderstood child due to her association with her mother and the the child of the scarlet “A”. Hester pays the greatest price in giving birth to Pearl, as she receives a lifelong, physical reminder of her faults.…

When someone thinks of a good role model they think of a person that has great success and can be emulated. However that is not always true, Nathaniel Hawthorne views a role model in a different aspect. In The Scarlet Letter there was a lot of hate and suffering in the community of Boston. Throughout Hester’s life she has changed dramatically, coming from insults and insecurities she has become a great role model. From being a heinous adulterer to a very wise women she has changed the views of…

Gothic literature has been known for its basis of sin and evil. By vaguely evaluating the two novel-based stories, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Moby Dick by Herman Melville, one may seem to find similarities between the two. The Scarlet Letter is about a young, married woman named Hester Prynne, who becomes pregnant and has a child by another man out of wedlock; she is then forced to live with her shame and wear the letter “A” on her bosom to symbolize “adultery.” After her…

How to shine your shoes to military standard You have just found that your commanding officer wants your shoes polished to MILITARY STANDARD! Oh no! You have just 1 hour to do this. These instructions will help you make a good impression. Materials • Horseshoe brush • Polish brush • Polish cloth • Black parade gloss polish (best is Kiwi) • Buffing brush Steps Caption: That…