Scarlet Letter Study Guide on CDROM

Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic American novel masterfully explores not only the historical and moral roots of America, but the terrible results of one sinful act upon all those involved. Hester Prynne has traveled alone to America to prepare a home for herself and her husband. In her husband's long absence Hester commits adultery and gives birth to a child. In accordance with the town's strict moral law, she is sentenced to stand for several hours on the town's scaffold exposed to public shame and to wear a scarlet "A" for the rest of her life. Hester's husband arrives but keeps his presence a secret, determined to seek revenge on Hester's lover.

This Progeny Press guide includes features about:

The author.Vocabulary, critical thinking, and analysis.Literary Techniques such as foreshadowing, imagery, personification, comparison/contrast, and context.Concepts such as secrets, lying, shame, penance, martyrdom, pride, vengeance, confession, and reconciliation.Activities/Writing Exercises include research exercises, point-of-view essays, and activities on patterns.This guide also includes a living reading list featuring books by the same author plus books similar to The Scarlet Letter.

This CD-ROM version contains PDFs (which work on Mac and Windows). With interactive features, students can enter their answers directly on the computer and save their work (Note: Mobile Devices/Tablets may require an alternative app that supports and saves fillable form fields). Conveniently print what you need, when you need it - great for use with multiple students! Answer key file included.

PLEASE NOTE: The novel The Scarlet Letter is required and must be purchased separately.

Setting: Massachusetts, USA, 1640s

Genre: American Lit

Grades: 9-12