The Scarlet Letter (Masterpiece Series - Access Edition for Independent Reading)
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Scandalous! Passion and sin shock the puritan world of Boston. Hester Prynne is condemned to wear the scarlet A as a visible symbol of her adultery. She refuses to reveal the name of her partner in sin. How long can the secret remain unknown and at what cost? What effect does Hester's life as an outcast have on her and on the community that shuns her?
This complete study edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel The Scarlet Letter includes information about Puritan life, questions, writing ideas, projects, and a map to help students as they explore this story of guilt and redemption. Also included is "The Custom-House", Hawthorne's satiric introduction to The Scarlet Letter. Reading Level: High School (challenging)
The Masterpiece Series Access Editions offer:
- Related readings, as well as historical and background information, build cross-curricular connections - Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment - Thought-provoking questions and activities invite students to connect their lives to those of the characters - Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages - Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages, and terms meant to enter students' passive vocabularies - Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms meant to enter students' active vocabularies
