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(8/100) The Scarlet Letter: Guilt and Shame

A1
Literature and Emotions
122 words

The Scarlet Letter is a famous book written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It tells a story about a woman named Hester Prynne. Hester has a baby, but she is not married. In her town, this is a big problem. Because of this, she must wear a letter 'A' on her dress. This letter stands for 'Adultery'. Hester feels guilty and ashamed. The letter shows her shame to everyone. Hester's life is hard. She loves her baby, but people do not accept her. The story shows how guilt and shame affect people. Hester tries to be strong in a tough world. This story is important because it talks about feelings and society's rules. It helps us understand how we feel about ourselves and others.

Comprehension Questions
Answer all questions based on the reading text
1.

Who is the main character of the story?

2.

What does the letter 'A' stand for?

3.

Why must Hester wear the letter?

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How does Hester feel about her situation?

5.

What is the main idea of the story?

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What does the story help us understand?

7.

What does Hester try to be?

8.

Who wrote The Scarlet Letter?