The Scarlet Letter
Composition Assignment
Mrs. Suellentrop
100 points
Choose ONE of the following topics for your essay:
#1 Discuss the use of
light and dark in the novel. Give examples of when they are used and which
characters and situations they pertains to. Things to consider in your
discussions: What does the use of light and dark bring to each character or
situation? Does
#2 Show how the scaffold is used as a unifying device in the story by explaining how the situations of Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth are changed during each of the three scaffold scenes.
#3 Explore the ways in which Hester’s and Dimmesdale’s sin of adultery is materialized in their own lives. How does each of these symbols of her sin affect each of them? Hint: One materialization pertains to Hester only, one to Dimmesdale only, and one to both of them.
#4 Discuss the role of
Requirements
Due Date: Tuesday, Nov. 23rd by 8:15 a.m.