PPT-The Scarlet Letter Vocabulary

SORROW PENITENCE SORROW deep distress sadness or regret especially for the loss of someone or something loved PENITENCE sorrow for sins or faults EX The woman was filled with sorrow after the loss of her dog. Ms. Burton. What is a Symbol?. Symbol: A word or object that stands for another word or object. The object or word can be seen with the eye or not visible.. For example, what is the symbol for peace? . By Nathaniel Hawthorne. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hawthorne wrote . The Scarlet Letter. in 1850 during the Romantic Period in American Literature. Hawthorne is the ancestor of Judge John Hathorne known for his involvement in the Salem witchcraft trials.. Joanna Zilk, Julia Sison, Yvette Sanders, Olivia Massey, Larissa Domnikov. Character Description: . Hester Prynne. Evidence 1. : . “The young woman was tall, with a figure of perfect elegance on a large scale. She had dark and abundant hair, so glossy it threw off the sunshine with a gleam, and a face that which, besides being beautiful from regularity of feature and richness of complexion, had the impressiveness belonging to a marked brow and deep black eyes. She was lady-like, too, after the manner of the feminine gentility of those days…” (50).. Unit 4: Nathaniel Hawthorne Author Study. 1. edifice. “A throng of bearded men . . . was assembled in front of a wooden . edifice. , the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes” (Hawthorne 43).. . THE SCARLET LETTER. Hawthorne: 1804-1864. The Scarlet Letter. : 1850. PURITAN ERA. : Mid-late 1600s. Salem Witch Trials: 1692 (Judge . Hathorne. ). Puritan “Religious Enlightenment. ”: Mid 1700s, Jonathan Edwards. pp. 333-344. “The Scarlet Ibis” . pp. 333-344. Summary. : The narrator has to care for his younger brother Doodle, who is physically disabled. The narrator is frustrated by this burden, but succeeds in teaching Doodle to walk. After the narrator leaves Doodle in the middle of a storm, Doodle dies trying to meet the narrator’s expectations.. 2. What does sin do to a person?. 3. Can we and should we be forgiven from the sins of our past?. 4. What are the effects of being exiled or shunned from a society? Do we always want to get back in? . Scarlet Ibis . (Seaworld.org). An exotic red bird. Solid scarlet except for black wing tips; bill is long, thin and curved downward; neck is long and slender; legs are also long and thin with partially webbed feet; juveniles are dull, grayish . Setting. Time: 1912-1918—World War I; . summer. Place: North Carolina; cotton farm; Old Woman Swamp. .. Point of View. “The Scarlet Ibis” is told through first person point of view.. The narrator is Doodle’s older brother.. Self Paced lesson: you need a . computer, . your composition . book. . Agenda- Self paced day . (well, . kinda. . Here are some time “estimates” . 9:05-9:30 – Warm up – There are two parts so get to work right away.. Summary Ch. 1. Begins by looking at a group of men and women in austere clothing standing around a prison door. . Hawthorne discusses how settlements always find it necessary to establish a prison.. Then he describes the prison as an “ugly edifice” and contrasts it with a rosebush near the door which offers “fragrance and fragile beauty to the prisoner.”. By: Isaac Venegas and . Chandler Berry. Chapter 1: Summary. The Prison Door.     The first scene of . The Scarlet Letter . begins with a description of a dull, dusty, dark prison. The description of the people are dull and depressed people. The only living and colorful item described in the scene is a rose-bush at the peak of it's growth; which becomes an important symbol throughout the book.. What is Scarlet Fever? Scarlet fever is a mild infection characterised by a fine pinkish-red body rash which occurs after either a sore throat or skin infection. Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria k Page 1 of 2 This leaflet offers more information about Scarlet Fever. If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to the staff member in charge of your child’s care. What is Scar