Thematic Questions on The Scarlet Letter

Thematic Questions on The Scarlet Letter

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English

12th Grade

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Katie Kertoy

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Do you consider Hester admirable for keeping her secret? Why or why not?

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Examine how both novels portray the dangerous power of collective hysteria - what specific techniques do the communities use to turn neighbors against each other, and how do these methods mirror propaganda strategies used in real historical events

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. Compare the role of silence in both works: Hester's refusal to name Pearl's father versus the characters in The Crucible who refuse to confess to witchcraft - how does strategic silence become a form of counter-propaganda?

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do the symbols in both novels - the scarlet letter "A" and the crucible itself - transform from tools of oppression into symbols of resistance, and what does this reveal about how propaganda can sometimes backfire on those who create it?

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. How do the Puritan authorities in The Scarlet Letter use Hester's public shaming as a form of propaganda to control their community's behavior, and what parallels can you draw to how fear is weaponized in The Crucible?

Back

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

  1. In what ways do both Hester Prynne and John Proctor become symbols that challenge the official narratives of their societies, and how might their resistance inspire people to question propaganda in any time period?

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Hester evolve through the course of the story?

Back

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