Monthly Archives: November 2021

Within the narrative The Scarlet Letter, written by Hawthorne, there are indications of feminist factors throughout history. Although the tone of the book goes against the perception of Hester as a pioneering feminist, that is, factors such as the time … Continue reading →

“I laughed so crazy”, Ellie shouted in a pause for breath. “Just like you described it, horrific”. “Terribly fat for his age”, said the mother. “Perhaps he should go on a diet. By the way, Rita, do you know if … Continue reading →

What does it mean to have morals? The dictionary defines them as “a person’s standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.” In reality, though, it is not that simple—not even close. … Continue reading →

In Hawthorne’s romance The Scarlet Letter, which was published in 1850, we meet Mistress Hibbins. She is an old, creepy woman, and she is known for her witchcraft. Although she does not play an equally important role as Hester or Dimmesdale … Continue reading →

Illegitimate children are either all good or all bad. Pearl is the illegitimate daughter of Hester Prynne, and therefore, the reincarnation and representation of her sin. Is she considered the evil of an inevitable good for our protagonist? In the … Continue reading →

What does it truly mean to be a villain? The fact of the matter is, good and evil are not surface level; there is not one sole characteristic that defines how we see a person, a character. This is heavily … Continue reading →

It is thought by some people that Puritan society was more moral than society today. The Bible guided their morals and religion brought their community together. This argument is inherently incorrect though because of the positive progression society has made … Continue reading →

A quote by Gloria Jean Watkins says, “Contrary to what we may have been taught to think, unnecessary and unchosen suffering wounds us but need not scar us for life. It does mark us. What we allow the mark of … Continue reading →

The Puritans had a strong belief that someone who is going down a path of sin could only be saved by God. This path of sin could be addiction, laziness, or vengefulness; whatever this sin may be, it was thought … Continue reading →

“Let’s go watch the sunset” “Let’s go watch the sunset,” my sister said, grabbing my hand. We get our bikes and set off down the dirt path. The chatter of French kids and the crunching of our tires serenades us … Continue reading →