Scarlet Letter

Scarlet Letter

GARY OLDMAN - THE SCARLET LETTER (1995)

How to make a good thesis for my essay on the novel Scarlet Letter?

Here is the prompt " Choose a character from THE SCARLET LETTER write an essay in which you (a) briefly describe the standard of the fictional society in which the character exists and (b) show how the character is affected by and respond to these standards. In your essay do not merely summarize the plot.

I chose to do my essay on Hester Prynne

well... the obvious choice would be hester. perhaps the priest would be interesting? oh well... hester's the best bet.

ok...u want to have an interesting introduction...

but ur main thesis should point out the body in which ur essay will be addressing.

Introduction: Puritans constituted a distinct social group within the Church of England who regarded themselves as the godly, and who held out little hope for their neighbours who remained attached to "popish superstitions" and worldliness (wikipedia.. u may want to change it to ur own words, etc). Hester Prynne was pressed against the high, unattainable standards that puritan society infringed on her. She was affected, and branded as a sinner, by being forced to wear a scarlett A, being shunned by neighbors, and (something else).

then in ur body, each paragraph should explain each topic; being forced to wear the A, being shunned by neighbors (give examples), and the last one u can think of.

good luck!

Barstool Big Read: The Great American Novels Pt. 1

A list of great American novels and good stool reading the bar that everyone should read if you are considered a real American.

The Scarlet Letter

One of the greatest works Nathaniel Hawthorne, and many consider the best American novels, "The Scarlet Letter" published in 1850, takes place in 17th century Puritan Boston and a woman named Hester has an adulterous affair and gave birth to an illegitimate son. In the story that struggles to survive among the Puritans and Trial attempts to find his own capacity for repentance and forgiveness of God and his companions. The themes of the novel is a sin, guilt, forgiveness and legalism.

Moby-Dick

magnum opus of Herman Melville, "Moby Dick" is one of the most famous novels world and is often considered one of the novels of his metaphor of time. This is the story of the sailor Ishmael and Captain Ahab in looking for a mysterious white whale is known for its ferocity and tenacity. Was confronted Ahab and the whale once when he destroyed his boat and bit his leg, so it is out for revenge. The story does not end well, with Ahab, face to face with his mortal enemy and losing the battle for a spear can be cons-productive, sinking of the ship and its crew except Ishmael.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

"Huck Finn" is one of the great creations Mark Twain and his novel is often regarded as required reading for high school students. The story of the young Huckleberry Finn is one of the most lasting impressions of America past. The casual style of Huck Finn often makes children and parents nostalgic a simpler time when a child has been left free in the world to develop and teach himself. In the novel, Twain satirizes the South America through the history of the voyage of Huck Finn, Mississippi with his friend, a runaway slave Jim. Through a series of vignettes that follow Finn's adventures and scrapes and learned to love and admire your openness and free spirit.

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