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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne |
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Hester Prynne, Roger Chillingworth and Arthur Dimmesdale are caught up in a web of sin and deceit. Each hold his or her own key to peace and happiness, but will the paths chosen lead to salvation or turmoil and bitterness? |
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Book Summary |
Study Highlights |
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| Reading Level: | 10th & up | Spelling/Vocabulary: | Difficult |
| Category: | Historical Fiction | Comprehension: | Difficult |
| Setting: | Boston, 1600s | Critical Thinking: | Difficult |
| Theme: | Man's response to sin | Biblical Focus: | Response to sin |
| Paperback Novel: | 255 pages | Study Guide: | 5 units |
Related Studies: Early American history, Puritans, Biblical salvation
Barbara's Note: This novel has it all: excellent characterization, intriguing plot, realistic setting and a timeless theme with a high degree of symbolism. Read carefully, it sheds valuable insights on the human character and man's response to sin.
