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Mentioned in 10 episodes
The scarlet letter
Book • 1850
The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is set in 17th-century Boston and revolves around Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed for committing adultery.
She is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' on her clothing as a symbol of her sin.
The novel delves into themes of guilt, sin, redemption, and the strict moral codes of the Puritan community.
Hester's husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge against her lover, Arthur Dimmesdale, a local minister who is wracked with guilt over his secret sin.
The story explores the psychological and emotional suffering of the characters, ultimately leading to a dramatic public confession by Dimmesdale and the subsequent consequences for all involved.
The novel is a classic moral study and a masterpiece of American literature, critiquing the hypocrisy and rigid moral standards of the Puritan society.
She is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' on her clothing as a symbol of her sin.
The novel delves into themes of guilt, sin, redemption, and the strict moral codes of the Puritan community.
Hester's husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge against her lover, Arthur Dimmesdale, a local minister who is wracked with guilt over his secret sin.
The story explores the psychological and emotional suffering of the characters, ultimately leading to a dramatic public confession by Dimmesdale and the subsequent consequences for all involved.
The novel is a classic moral study and a masterpiece of American literature, critiquing the hypocrisy and rigid moral standards of the Puritan society.
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