So far, this has been the best book we've read! It's filled with roller coasters of mystery and somewhat adventure. I felt that the second I started this book, I was on somewhat an adventure and that it was a very fast moving book for the most part. I think the preamble really states just how the book came to be. Up until practically the end of the book, I had not a single clue of who the narrator might be.
Hester Prynne was young girl who married Mr. Prynne. He basically "ships" her off to start a new beginning. This place is where Hester commits the sin. Mr. Prynne vanishes when he hears about Hester's situation just before going out to visit her. He is disgusted and embarrassed, so he basically vanishes from Hester. He doesn't want to see her, nor does he want anything to do with her.
Throughout the book, I watched Hester grow from being a weak, passionate, young girl to being a very strong, independent young lady. She was basically a new woman with a new beginning. Also, I think when Hester returns, even with the scarlet letter, it no longer carries the symbolism it was filled with before. I think the symbolism is gone due to the separation of her and her daughter.
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I think the Grapes of Wrath was the best book but that's just me. Also, i do agree about Hester growing from a weak character to a stronger one. The character development is a very important part of this book which I forgot to include in my blog but you helped me realize it here. Anyway, good blog.
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ReplyDeleteI have to say that I do like the story very much. I didn't think of the scarlet letter that Hester wore in the end exactly like that until now. I don't feel that the symbolism changed because she separated from her daugther, but I think it was because of the change of heart in the women of the town. They saw how much Hester went through and how she overcame everything, I think they saw her as a new women who didn't care about the past. Don't you think so a little? I have to ask one question. Do you think the book was based on human nature and on a human's temptations?
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I do think so a little.
ReplyDeleteAnd, to answer your question, I do to some extent. I mean some parts of the book showed this to me clearly - others showed that this book was not even close to the book being based on human nature and on a human's temptations...
Something good to think about!!
You are summarizing the book too much; we have all read the story and are familiar with it. What you need to do is focus more on what you state in the final paragraph of your blog. Discuss the character analysis more and the meanings of the symbols. Use evidence from the novel to support your opinions so your audience can either agree or disagree based on credible information, documentation, and sources. I want to know more about what you think.
ReplyDeletePersonally I didn't enjoy this book as much as you but it was very interesting. Hester was always a strong character to me. Even at the begining she had the option of telling the public the other mans name but didn't... Her strong character took the blame for many people's actions.
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