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Scarlet Letter 17-18

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CH. 17 THE PASTOR AND HIS PARISHONER

GOTHIC DESCRIPTION
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HESTER AND DIMMESDALE

  • Hester uses her reasoning
  • Dimmesdale is driven by his guilt
  • He only suffers more when people admire him
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THE TRUTH

  • What does Hester admit to Dimmesdale?
  • How does he react?
  • Does she really need to beg him for forgiveness?
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CHILLINGWORTH

  • Romantic villain
  • Is he really worse than they are?
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INDIVIDUALISM VS. CONFORMITY

CONFLICT CENTRAL TO AMERICAN LIT

CH. 18 A FLOOD OF SUNSHINE

WILL WE FIND SOME TRUTH HERE.
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DECISION TIME

  • Hester
  • Dimmesdale
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SYMBOLS

  • Hester's hair - her passion is back!
  • Emphasis on nature

PEARL

  • How does Dimmesdale feel about her?
  • Dress
  • Animals
  • Other side of the brook...
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