The Scarlet Letter

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  • The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, who bears an illegitimate child and is condemned to wear a scarlet "A" (for "adulteress") on her chest as punishment. Hester bravely endures the public shame while raising her daughter, Pearl. Her secret lover, the town minister Arthur Dimmesdale, is wracked with guilt, while her estranged husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge. Through themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, Hawthorne critiques the rigid moral codes of the Puritan society. The novel explores the complexities of individual conscience versus societal judgment, making it a timeless reflection on human nature and justice.
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Episodes
  • 24 - Conclusion

    24 - Conclusion
    Sep 7 2024
    15 mins
  • 23 - The Revelation of the Scarlet Letter

    23 - The Revelation of the Scarlet Letter
    Sep 7 2024
    21 mins
  • 22 - The Procession

    22 - The Procession
    Sep 7 2024
    24 mins

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