The Scarlet Letter: Symbolism and Themes in Hawthorne’s Novel
The Scarlet Letter: Contrasting Settings and Characters
In The Scarlet Letter, the town and the surrounding forest represent opposing behavioral systems. The town represents civilization, a rule-bound space where everything one does is on display and where transgressions are quickly punished. The forest, on the other hand, is a space of natural rather than human authority. In the forest, society’s rules do not apply, and alternate identities can be assumed. When Hester and Dimmesdale meet in the
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Mastering English Grammar: Common Sentence Structures
After she had read the book, she saw the film. They asked if we were enjoying ourselves. Unless you pay, you can’t win. It’s ages since I last went to an Indian restaurant. Nancy hasn’t been here since 1986. Steve’s been learning the violin for a month. If only we hadn’t eaten all the food. Helen’s such a busy person that she never feels bored. I wish I had warned her. If I had had an umbrella with me, I wouldn’t have gotten wet. A waitress served
Read MoreUnderstanding Crime and Legal Terms: A Comprehensive List
Key Crime and Legal Vocabulary
- Burglary: Robbery (breaking into a house)
- Murder: Killing someone
- Kidnapping: Abduction
- Arson: Intentionally setting fire to property
- Vandalism: Willful destruction of property (e.g., graffiti)
- Bribery: Offering money or favors to influence a decision
- Pickpocketing: Stealing from someone’s pocket or bag
- Hijacking: Taking control of a vehicle by force
- Shoplifting: Stealing goods from a store
- Assault: A physical attack
- Perpetrator: Offender, criminal
- Blackmail: Extortion by threatening