Description
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic American novel masterfully explores not only the historical and moral roots of America, but the terrible results of one sinful act upon all those involved. Hawthorne mixes Puritanism with the birth of Romanticism as he examines sin, guilt, vengeance, and redemption.
Hester Prynne has traveled alone to America to prepare a home for herself and her husband. In her husband's long absence Hester commits adultery and gives birth to a child. In accordance with the town's strict moral law, Hester is punished, (though leniently for this time period). She is sentenced to stand for several hours on the town's scaffold exposed to public shame and to wear a scarlet "A" for the rest of her life.
Hester's partner in sin, a prominent member of the community, remains silent about his own guilt, and Hester refuses to reveal his identity. Meanwhile, Hester's long-absent husband, Roger Chillingworth, returns on the very day Hester must endure her public humiliation. He decides to remain silent concerning his own identity but determines to seek revenge on Hester's lover.
Progeny Press' Scarlet Letter PDF curriculum will provide your High School grade student with:
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level literature curriculum offers a one-quarter credit for students.
Background Information: Take some time to research and learn about the early history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Romanticism, and Transcendentalism.
Author Biography: Discover the life and background of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Vocabulary: Enhance your vocabulary by learning and practicing words used throughout the novel through various activities that help you boost your word knowledge.
Literary Techniques: Explore essential literary elements such as grammar and parts of speech, root words, foreshadowing, imagery, synonyms, personification, and compare & contrast.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on important moral lessons and character values depicted in the story, including keeping secrets, lying, shame, penance, martyrdom, judging others, correction, pride, vengeance, confession, subjective morality, and reconciliation with God.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Choose from a variety of activities such as analysis papers on civil government, the biblical view of sin, and the biblical response to people. Conduct research on Brook Farm, a notable experiment in communal living. Write a point-of-view summary essay on a specific aspect of the novel. Explore Puritanism through a research paper. Analyze patterns and themes within the novel to deepen your understanding.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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