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    different state of minds the characters are in through the use of literary devices such as symbolism. Without the theme of nature, The Scarlet Letter would not be rendered with such intensity as it is with this theme incorporated. The symbol of Puritanism shows how contradicting the novel can be at some times since Hester is a deep believer in her religion, but at the same time towards the ends she wants to be relieved of her sin. Consequently, the symbols of darkness and light are depicted as…

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    A Town of Pretense Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1804. His Puritan ancestors were some of the first to settle in Salem. After his father’s untimely death, Hawthorne grew up with his sisters, his mother and his extended family in the family’s home. It is here that Hawthorne became an avid reader while convalescing from an injury. Much of his readings included colonial histories which became significant sources for some of his most famous writings. One such work was…

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    to Massachusetts Bay and he preached a sermon on the ship Arbella, also known as the “City upon a Hill”. It has been said, that the Puritans fled because their belief was becoming jeopardized. Puritanism played a great role in the English history during the seventeenth century. Therefore, I believe Puritanism is one of the best religions…

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    the King of England, Puritans hoped that he would listen to their pleas about separating the Catholic influences from the Anglican Church. On top of this, in the 1620s, Charles I became the monarch of England and decided it was time to get rid of Puritanism from England. From the 1620s to the 1630s, persecution against Puritans was at its zenith. Due to the hardships of living in England, the Puritans demanded a royal charter from King Charles that would grant them permission to embark on a…

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    world was made possible by the brave leaders who came here. They became governors, buisness men, preachers, and much more. The colonies were started by these leaders, one of which wa John Winthrop. He was hugely influential in both government and puritanism. Without John Winthrop, American would be a much different place. John Winthrop was born and raised in England. He was born in 1587. As he grew up, religious persecution became a prominent issue in Europe. Winthrop wa a puritan,…

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    accurate about the history because “Randall Stewart and Dorothy Bethurum argue that Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is “a historical novel” because it portrays early New England Puritanism with accuracy(Stewart 169).” Hawthorne shows Puritanism as it is, therefore meaning he has a deep understanding of Puritanism. Hawthorne used the history as a guide on what to go off of “Hawthorne knew well the early history of New England and used it repeatedly as a source of literary…

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    community. Perhaps intolerance was a result of being in a vulnerable position, situated in the wilderness surrounded by threats both real and imagined. That being said, I do not believe that the views of the women are typical of my understanding of Puritanism. While sentences could be harsh, particularly in this case where an individual is essentially given a life sentence, I don’t believe that the average individual would have been as heartless as the women’s views indicate. Her crime and…

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    Hawthorne is negative about the idea. This quote references two of the narrator's character traits which would be paternal and protective, almost like he is alluding to a greater picture within the book. This quote contributes to the overall theme of Puritanism and how the book is critical of the idea. The prison, a "black flower," is different with the bush as the prison penilizes, and the rose bush is kind. Hester Prynne transforms shame into a symbol of individuality by wearing the letter…

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    to create a perfect model society, he wasted no time. Born in England, Winthrop belonged to the gentry, which dominated English society for one hundred years. He attended Trinity College in Cambridge, where he studied law. Being an avid man of Puritanism, Winthrop, lost his job of three years in 1629 as a court attorney, and his income was reduced. He joined the Massachusetts Bay Company with its royal charter, and set forth towards America. Winthrop anticipated his colony to be a “City Upon…

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    Conformity Introduction The need to fit into society is a common human desire that confronts individuals of all ages. Human beings seek to relate with their peers and as a result tend to align their thoughts and actions towards this mission. This phenomenon is prevalent in all human groups such as cultures, religious affiliations, educational centers and even in the basis unit of society, the family. The attitudes, values and behaviors are indicated as group-think where individuals within the…

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