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Puritan 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony

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Puritan 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony

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- Women were not allowed to vote or make decisions in the Church.
- Dressed in simple clothing.

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The book also shows symbolism in Pearls name because she is a treasure to Hester. Pearl name is a symbol of the love that Hester feels for her daughter despite the circumstances.

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 Puritan 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony

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 Puritan 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony

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- Felt that family was important and valued the structure of family and respect.
- Those who did not follow Godś laws would be punished, punishment was harsh (ex: hanging,stockades, public whipping, etc.)

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The scarlet letter is a symbol for a many of things, like identity, shame, sin, and grace. Hester wears it on her chest throughout the novel, so, naturally, it's going to have a lot of meaning. At first, the scarlet letter is symbolic of Hester's sin and shame, but it later turns into something that she wears with honor.

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Allegory
each character is a labeled equivalent of ¨something bigger¨

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Pride
Hawthorne treats pride as evil; spiritual pride, intellectual, and physical

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Alienation
The character is in a state of isolation because of self-cause, or  societal cause, or a combination of both

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The Scarlet Letter  |  Summary & Analysis | Nathaniel Hawthorne

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McDonald, Dr. Ronan. “The Scarlet Letter.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 27 May 2018,
“The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.” PenguinRandomhouse.com, www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/77121/the-scarlet-letter-by-nathaniel-hawthorne/9780804171571/.In-text Citation
“Nathaniel Hawthorne.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 8 Mar. 2018, www.biography.com/people/nathaniel-hawthorne-9331923.
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- it is a romance novel with an underlying meaning.
- set in 17-century Puritan BOston, Massachusetts during the years 1642 to 1649.
- is focused on Hester Prynne, a girl who conceives a daughter through an affair and has to face the struggle of being accepted in society, where she is hated. It follows her journey through the struggle and finding peace.
- explores themes of sin, guilt and legalism.

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- born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1804.
- author of the Scarlet Letter.
- was famous for using allegory and symbolism to make his books more than just about the story.
- died on May 19, 1864, at Plymouth New Hampshire.

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By Nathaniel Hawthorne