Nathaniel Hawthorne Flashcards
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What are all Nathaniel Hawthornes heroins based off of?
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His wife
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What is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Background?
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He is the Descendant of Puritan Judge Hawthorne (Salem witch trials- changed name because of embarrassment) . Friends with other Transcendentalists.
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What is the importance of the “Scarlett Letter”?
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Guilt is a powerful thing, sin and repent is important.
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What are some of the Themes of the “Scarlet Letter”?
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Guilt, Hypocrisy, nature, femininity, isolation, and revenge
