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Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter
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John Reiss, in his assessment of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, has argued that the main characters allegorically represent philosophical and religious concepts. This 4 page paper argues that Pearl, the daughter of Hester and Dimmsdale, represents the hope and salvation that comes after sin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Head versus Heart in Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”
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A five page paper contrasting Nathaniel Hawthorne’s heroine Hester Prynne and the novel’s villain Roger Chillingworth. The paper argues that Hester, driven by the forces of goodness, is led by her heart; and Chillingworth, driven by the forces of evil, is led by his head. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Humiliation in Hawthorne’s 'The Scarlet Letter' & Ibsen’s 'An Enemy of the People'
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A 5 page paper which examines the theme of humiliation as presented in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, 'The Scarlet Letter' (1850) and Henrik Ibsen’s 'An Enemy of the People' (1882). Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne/The Scarlet Letter
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A 5 page essay on Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The writer argues that this is a tale of sin and isolation, but it is also a tale of redemption. While it encompasses the consequences of sin and adheres to traditional Christian dogma relative to such concepts as original sin, it also suggests that redemption is possible. No additional sources cited.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
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In 5 pages, the author discusses Nathaniel Hawthorne while presenting a summary of significant events in the American author's life. 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'The House of the Seven Gables,' and 'Twice-Told Tales' are summarized as three of his best works. Bibliography lists five sources, with more than ten additional reference sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne / Humor Through Characterization and Contrast
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A 6 page paper looking at four of Nathaniel Hawthorne's stories -- 'The Celestial Railroad,' 'The Devil in Manuscript', 'Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe', and 'Mrs. Bullfrog.' The paper analyzes the different types of humor used in these works and show how they work in the context of the story. All citations are from works of Hawthorne himself.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne / Life & Works
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5 page biography of author Nathaniel Hawthorne with brief analytical discussion of his more popular works (i.e., 'Young Goodman Brown'). Bibliography lists 5+ sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne / Life & Works # 2
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5 pages in length. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a man whose writings dug deep to reveal the truth of the human heart. His classic works reflect a writer concerned with the darker, more disturbing aspect of humanity, while at the same time they also represent the benevolent side of mankind. Throughout all of his works, he utilized an extensive array of symbolism, as well. The writer describes various themes and meanings in Hawthorne's work, as well as cites specific examples that relate to the topic Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Birthmark' & The Romantic Ideal
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A 5 page paper on Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story 'The Birthmark.' The paper analyzes the way Hawthorne's dichotomy between the natural state of humanity and science's interference with it typified basic tenets of the Romantic era. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Major Molineux'/ Religious Imagery
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A 5 page paper analyzing the relationship of the religious imagery in Nathaniel Hawthorne's story to the story's treatment of the conflict between the individual and society. The paper argues that through the framework of a 'quest,' the protagonist learns he has what it takes to make it on his own. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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