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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Tasks in the 2 Periods 1Introduction of Hawthorne Study on the novel 2 Study on the novel Presentation 1 Introduction of Hawthorne 1.2 Major Works Fiction The Blithedale Romance (1852,《福谷传奇》) Mosses from an Old Manse (1846,《古屋青苔》) The House of Seven Gables ( 1851,《七个尖角阁的房子》) The Marble Faun (1857,《玉石雕像》) The Scarlet Letter (1850, 《红字》) Short Stories The Minister’s Black Veil Young Goodman Brown Dr.Rappacini’s Daughter 1.3 Comments Hawthorne’s Significance in American Literary History 1. Significant as a Romantic writer . 2. Significant for his themes . 3. Significant for his style. Much of Hawthornes writing centers around New England, many works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. His published works include novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend Frankin Pierce. 2 Study on the Novel 2.1 The Major Characters and their relationship What are the major and minor characters in the story? (What do they look like and What are their stories?)  Hester Prynne ←→Arthur Dimmesdale ↗ ↓ ∣ ↙ Pearl ∣ ∣ Roger Chillingworth －－－－－－－－－ ∣ Roger Chillingworth ←→ Hester Prynne∣←→ArthurDimmesdale ∣ ↓ ∣ Pearl The Minor Characte