Hawthorne, Salem witch and the Scarlet Letter
Hawthorne, Salem witch and the Scarlet Letter
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Hawthorne, Salem witch and the Scarlet Letter
Homework
You were supposed to have read the materials on pages 45-46 on Hawthorne, the Salem witch trials. Let's see what you remember.
Today we are also going to read the excerpt on the Scarlett Letter and finish up this part of literature.
What are some common themes found in Hawthorne's writing?
Why did Nathaniel Hawthorne add a "w" to his last name?
What historical events related to his ancestors deeply influenced Hawthorne, causing him to wonder about "retribution"?
The Salem Witch trials
Reading check: What happened to other suspected witches besides those executed?
What did people believe witches had done in relation to Satan?
The Scarlet Letter
Takes place in Puritan New England
Extremely religious
compare to the Salem Witch trials.
Class work
Answer the questions on page 49.
