The Scarlet Letter Pre-Reading Review

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The setting of The Scarlet Letter is _______.

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Boston, Massachusetts in the 1640s.

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How did Puritans view the role of children in society?

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Children should be seen and not heard.

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What was the Puritan view on leisure activities?

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There was no time or place for leisure.

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According to Hawthorne, what is the greatest sin?

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Focusing too much on one’s own self-interest and lacking sympathy for others.

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What does the concept of 'predestination' mean in Puritan belief?

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God had already chosen who would be saved from the beginning of time.

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Define Puritanism.

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A religious reform movement that arose in the late 16th century within the Church of England.

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What is the significance of the scarlet letter 'A'?

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It symbolizes adultery and serves as a mark of shame for Hester Prynne.

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Who is Hester Prynne?

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The protagonist of The Scarlet Letter, who bears the scarlet letter 'A' as punishment for adultery.

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What role does nature play in The Scarlet Letter?

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Nature often reflects the emotional states of characters and serves as a contrast to the rigid Puritan society.

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What is the theme of sin and redemption in The Scarlet Letter?

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The novel explores how sin affects individuals and the possibility of redemption through suffering and moral growth.