See a complete list of the characters in the scarlet letter and in depth. The scarlet letter opens with a long preamble about how the book came to be written. But, besides being a classic, it is also a very good book, and i enjoyed it immensely, though the ending was disappointing in that it was a little vague as to the fates of some of the characters. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the scarlet letter. Nathaniel hawthornes the scarlet letter summary duration. The novel is set in a village in puritan new england. Nathaniel hawthornes 1850 historical novel the scarlet letter explores guilt, revenge.
Hester prynne hester is the books protagonist and the wearer of the scarlet letter that gives the book its title. See a complete list of the characters in the scarlet letter and indepth. The letter, a patch of fabric in the shape of an a. A summary of chapters 12 in nathaniel hawthornes the scarlet letter. Hawthorne blends supernatural elements with psychological insight in his story of one womans public punishment for adultery.
The minister understands that he is delusional, but his psychological tumult leads him to assign great meaning to his delusions. The scarlet letter readon classics kindle edition by. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of the scarlet letter. It is considered a masterpiece of american literature and a classic moral study. Opening to the scarlet letter 1996 vhs matthew mayfield me. Nathaniel hawthorne s 1850 historical novel the scarlet letter explores guilt, revenge, and redemption in colonial america. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the scarlet letter and what it means. The scarlet letter study guide contains a biography of nathaniel hawthorne, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
After a few months, hester is released from prison. The scarlet letter by nathaniel hawthorne is a classic. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Hester points her forefinger, first at the scarlet letter on her bosom, and then at the clergymans own breast. The scarlet letter, novel by nathaniel hawthorne, published in 1850. A summary of chapters 78 in nathaniel hawthornes the scarlet letter. Explore a character analysis of hester prynne, plot summary, and important quotes. In the crowd that surrounds the scaffold, hester suddenly spots her husband, who sent her to america but never fulfilled. By renaming himself upon his arrival in boston, chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except hester, whom he has. A summary of chapters 34 in nathaniel hawthornes the scarlet letter. The nameless narrator was the surveyor of the customhouse in salem, massachusetts.