The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a gothic romance of two prohibited lovers who face the consequences of their shared adultery. In the last chapter which serves as an epilogue; informs the reader of the events following Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the major characters. Hawthorn uses a series of Rhetorical Devices – such as Irony, symbolism, and imagery- to explain that the admission of sin leads to redemption and forgiveness. Irony is a major role in this last chapter; it helps the reader understand the point Hawthorne is trying to deliver. He uses Chillingworth actions as an irony act, as an example, that even the evilest person can still reach redemption and forgiveness; as long as they accept their sin and the consequences.
How we cite the quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph) |Quote #1 | |"Yea, woman, thou sayest truly!" cried old Roger Chillingworth, letting the lurid fire of his heart blaze out before her | |eyes. "Better had he died at once! Never did mortal suffer what this man has suffered. And all, all, in the sight of his | |worst enemy!
Madi Seigler Mrs. Beitz AP Language 20 October 2011 The Greater Sin The novel The Scarlet Letter tells of Hester Prynne’s sin and how it affects her and the town she lives in. She has committed adultery which is a capital sin in her Puritan town; however someone else had to take part in that sin. But no man ever confesses, so he remains a mystery to the town. All except for Roger Chillingworth, who is Hester’s husband. He is able to figure out that it is the preacher in the town, Arthur Dimmesdale.
Early American Puritans were constantly reminded of repercussions of sinning. One pastor during this time period was Jonathan Edwards, whose goal was to convince and then convert his group of followers from sinners into puritans. One way of accomplishing such a feat was through his emotionally powerful sermons. In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses many tricks that lead to the effectiveness of his sermon. One of Edwards more effective strategies was to paint a picture through words of the horrific nature and eternal suffering for souls that went “unsaved”.
She did not even mind if she was beaten. From the perspective that Zusak writes, you can really see that not all the Germans of that time were cruel or mean and that some, like Liesel, had a really good heart. Although the society was horrible, unforgivable and many innocent people got caught up in it, lessons were learned and many good people able to show their kindness in the end. Liesel of course had suffered a tragic life, witnessing people whom she love die. Liesel had grown from her experiences, enough to make up her own decisions.
Print. 54) Chillingworth sees the baby in Hester’s arms and wonders who the father is. The entire town knows that Hester had committed adultery because of Pearl and are continuously shaming her for it. Hester sees Pearl in
“This is the expiation…for the sin of my [your] father.” She is abiding in the wills of the gods and respects all their laws. “All must go the way that lies before me.” The chorus honour her before her death; they say that she is “unmarred by the hand of consuming sickness.” They are highly respectful of her beauty and pride, and are speaking with admiration and awe. Antigone’s tragedy comes because of her unswerving loyalty to her brother Polynices, and her determination to give him a burial despite the personal danger. Her defiance and disregard of Creon leads him
John is accused of witchcraft, but when he confesses he takes it all back when he is forced to sign a paper. He is hanged. Elizabeth Proctor: She is the wife of John Proctor. She is cold to John 7 months after his affair. She is saved from being hanged because she gets pregnant.
Conclusion: Ashley Glaze Mrs. Putman English 12- 7th period 1 October 2012 Imagery in Beowulf The most memorable stories have the most vivid descriptions. These word pictures help bring the story to life. The author of one of the greatest epic tales. Beowulf, effectively
When Sykes is dead, the sun has finally risen. The light of goodness shines in the celebration of evil's death (Hurston). In both “A Jury of Her Peers” and “Sweat,” the women escape the misery of their husbands. The difference in the two women is that Minnie couldn’t take the misery anymore. Dalia’s good faith and spirit freed her from her misery.