The Scarlet letter is a summer story that portrays the trials of a woman who is raising an illigitimate child; while dealing with the consequences. Her husband was an older man who was taking care of business in Europe. Hester was under the impression that her husband was lost at sea. Therefor she began a relationship with another man which resulted in the pregnancy of her daughter Pearl. I enjoyed how the author conveyed the story to the readers in such a straightforward manner. Due to Hester's punishment she grew as a person, and so did her daughter Pearl. No matter what hardship she was presented with, she swallowed it and continued down her path of repentance. Personally I admire Hester and pearl's journey, but I don't think it was necessary. Of cours in that time frame, and in the puritan village where the story took place it applies. I felt bad for Hester because she thought her husband was lost at sea, although she have been more loyal and waited.
I disagree with the part about her husband. I do not believe that she cared for him. I may have misinterpreted the book, however i found that she may have been tricked into the marriage and she just hoped he was dead.
ReplyDeleteI agree and disagree with you about her husband. Yes when she thought he was lost at sea, she should have waited. But for how long? Should she not have the right to move on with her life. She moved on with her life after getting the scalret letter. But that took years> How long in your opinon should she had waited. Should she had waited forever or just for a while like a month?
ReplyDeleteThe reason she married was because her family lost money and status; therefore, it was necessary for her to marry an older, richer man so she and her family could be taken care of. It was an arranged marriage.
ReplyDeleteNow, I want to know why you think what you think. You have given us the what you think, but in order to have a compelling argument, you need to give us the why (evidenced-based from the novel). I would like to see another blog with your same ideas and ample support. For example, how did she grow? Why or how did she continue her path of repentance? These are just two things you could easily elaborate on and support.
Your thoughts are good and very interesting; I just want to engage in the conversation with you on a more detailed level.