Lesson 8: The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 11–24
Objectives
After successfully completing this lesson, you will be able to
- discuss techniques employed by Nathaniel Hawthorne to further develop aspects of setting.
- discuss techniques employed by Hawthorne to further develop aspects of characterization.
- discuss techniques employed by Hawthorne to further develop aspects of symbolism.
- discuss techniques employed by Hawthorne to further develop aspects of theme.
- describe the townspeople’s changing attitude toward Hester Prynne.
- discuss the role of multiple conflicts in The Scarlet Letter.
- explain the extent to which Roger Chillingworth is motivated by revenge.
- identify and discuss both the similarities and differences between how Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale deal with the sin of adultery they have committed.
