Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on The Significance of Adultery in Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 7 page paper examines the character of Hester from a feminist, psychological and historical perspective. The theme of adultery is thought to be the most important one in the work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Page Count:
7 pages (~225 words per page)
File: RT13_SA545A.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
punish is an idea that comes from another century. Still, it is applicable in this day and age which is why the novel has staying power. The theme of adultery
is the most important one in the work. Hester is an example and she sets the stage for what it was like for a woman at the time. In order
to examine the character of Hester, and demonstrate that adultery as a thematic element is most important, it is helpful to view the work and the character through different points
of view. It is only then that the reader will have a greater understanding of Hester and how the charge of adultery has affected her life. Through a feminist
perspective, one sees a very different than average Hester who is in some way tortured in a patriarchal society. A psychological perspective sheds light on the protagonists personality as well
a possible reasons for her tattered relationships. Finally, a historical view of the work is significant in understanding the significance of adultery at the time. Indeed, the character is entrenched
in her unfortunate situation and it changes her life. II. Feminist Critical Perspective Hester is often seen as the "other woman" because she wears the "A
but the reality is that in this day and age, Hester would be any woman. That she has an affair with a man of God of course is still taboo.
At the same time, Hester would be more accepted in todays culture. In The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne portrays her as a bad girl. Many misogynist writers create female characters as
either virgins or whores, good or bad, but nothing in between. Hawthorne is one of these writers. In fact, that is a common critique of male writers who cannot provide
...